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Overview

Werfen

Werfen, founded in 1966, is a worldwide developer, manufacturer and distributor of specialized diagnostic instruments, related reagents, automation workcells, and data management solutions for use primarily in hospitals and independent clinical laboratories. The Company’s business lines include Hemostasis, Acute Care, and Autoimmunity diagnostics, as well as Original Equipment Manufacturing.  Our success comes from a specific focus in these rapidly evolving diagnostic areas, our commitment to customers, and our dedication to innovation and quality.  We’re passionate about providing healthcare professionals the most valuable and complete solutions to improve hospital efficiency and enhance patient care.  

Our North American Commercial Operations, as well as our Headquarters and Technology Center for Hemostasis and Acute Care Diagnostics, are based in Bedford, MA.  Our Headquarters and Technology Center for Autoimmunity Diagnostics is based in San Diego, CA.  Additionally, our Technology Center for Hemostasis and Blood Gas Reagents is in Orangeburg, NY, and our Technology Center for Whole Blood Hemostasis is in San Diego, CA.

Position Summary:

Purchases supplies and materials at the optimum terms to meet Company goals.  Utilizing the output of Company's ERP system, interprets demand and insures appropriate order coverage for all material within their responsibility. Identifies new and alternative sources of supply.  Prepares RFQs and performs supplier surveillance. Manages sources of supply through regular contact which may include teleconference, site visits and/or periodic formal reviews.  Maintains systems and records to ensure accurate data in conformance to standard procedures. Assist management with all other supply issues as required.

Responsibilities

Key Accountabilities

Essential Functions:

• Works in conformance to relevant SOP's governing purchase order issue, modification, receipts, returns to vendor, record keeping and the approval of suppliers. 
• Ensures that all material requirements for assigned items are covered with Purchase Orders, Contracts or Supply Agreements only with approved suppliers. 
• Periodically reviews relevant systems output to issue new purchase orders or revise existing orders for assigned items. 
• Performs all activities relating to the placing and revision of orders and systems maintenance and quality records therein related. 
• Communicates with suppliers on all issues regarding price, quality or delivery requirements on a timely basis to minimize interruption in the supply chain. 
• Insures all issues of supplier non-conformance are documented appropriately and that department management is made aware of any supplier related issue that could interrupt the supply chain or adversely affect Company financial performance. 
• Acts as principal interface with Accounts Payable and Inventory Control to resolve errors and delays in paying invoices.

Budget Managed (if applicable):

• N/A

Internal Networking/Key Relationships:

• To be determined based on department needs

Skills & Capabilities:

• Competent with MS Office skills, particularly MS Excel and MS Word

Qualifications

Min Knowledge & Experience Required for the Position:

• BS/BA degree, with minimum three years of related experience or five years related experience in lieu of a four year degree.
• Thorough understanding of traditional planning systems as well as continuous replenishment systems such as Kanban, consignment inventory and vendor managed inventory.
• Adequate knowledge of concepts related to the legal aspects of purchasing.

International Mobility: Required:

• No

Travel Requirements:

• No

If you are interested in constantly learning and being challenged on a daily basis we encourage you to submit your resume or CV.

The annual salary range Werfen reasonably expects to pay for the position is $75,000 to $85,000.  Compensation is reasonably based upon multiple factors including education, relevant experience, skillset, knowledge, and specific needs of the business.

Werfen appreciates and values diversity. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V.

We operate directly in over 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Annual revenue is approximately $2 billion and more than 5,000 employees around the world comprise our Werfen team.

www.werfen.com

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