What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer position at ZOLL Cardiac Management Solutions?
CMSAt ZOLL, we're passionate about improving patient outcomes and helping save lives.
We provide innovative technologies that make a meaningful difference in people's lives. Our medical devices, software and related services are used worldwide to diagnose and treat patients suffering from serious cardiopulmonary and respiratory conditions.
The Cardiac Management Solutions division of ZOLL Medical Corporation develops products to protect and manage cardiac patients, including the LifeVest wearable cardioverter defibrillator (WCD), the ZOLL cardiac monitor, and associated technologies.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the U.S. At ZOLL, your work will help to ensure cardiac patients get the life-saving therapy they need. To date, the LifeVest WCD has been worn by hundreds of thousands of patients and saved thousands of lives.
ZOLL has been Pittsburgh's Manufacturer of the Year, one of Western PA's Healthiest Employers, and even one of Pittsburgh's Coolest Offices. But it's our unique opportunity to impact people's lives that makes ZOLL the ideal place to build your career.
Job Summary
Responsible for the planning and procurement of direct materials that will be used in production, as well as some indirect materials and services.
Essential Functions
Required/Preferred Education and Experience
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
ZOLL is a fast-growing company that operates in more than 140 countries around the world. Our employees are inspired by a commitment to make a difference in patients' lives, and our culture values innovation, self-motivation and an entrepreneurial spirit. Join us in our efforts to improve outcomes for underserved patients suffering from critical cardiopulmonary conditions and help save more lives.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
ZOLL LifeVest is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other protected class status.
We provide innovative technologies that make a meaningful difference in people's lives. Our medical devices, software and related services are used worldwide to diagnose and treat patients suffering from serious cardiopulmonary and respiratory conditions.
The Cardiac Management Solutions division of ZOLL Medical Corporation develops products to protect and manage cardiac patients, including the LifeVest wearable cardioverter defibrillator (WCD), the ZOLL cardiac monitor, and associated technologies.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the U.S. At ZOLL, your work will help to ensure cardiac patients get the life-saving therapy they need. To date, the LifeVest WCD has been worn by hundreds of thousands of patients and saved thousands of lives.
ZOLL has been Pittsburgh's Manufacturer of the Year, one of Western PA's Healthiest Employers, and even one of Pittsburgh's Coolest Offices. But it's our unique opportunity to impact people's lives that makes ZOLL the ideal place to build your career.
Job Summary
Responsible for the planning and procurement of direct materials that will be used in production, as well as some indirect materials and services.
Essential Functions
- Reviews internal purchase requisitions for correctness and places purchase orders accordingly
- Plans for the purchase of materials for assigned suppliers or commodities by utilizing reports and demand planning tools, and places purchase orders per company S.O.P.'s
- Ensures adherence to supplier commitments such as pricing and on-time delivery
- Meets inventory targets through planning and purchase order maintenance
- Along with Demand Planner, forecasts future demand requirements and publishes supplier forecasts
- Works with suppliers and Commodity Management to identify cost reduction and other value adding initiatives
- Participates in supplier business reviews and audits as necessary
- Performs other duties as assigned by Management.
- Demonstrates trustworthiness and professionalism with suppliers, management, peers, and team members.
Required/Preferred Education and Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in business related field from an accredited college/university
- 2-4 years of Procurement/Supply Chain experience or 4-6 years of Procurement/Supply Chain experience
- Manufacturing environment and/or regulated environment (Medical, Aerospace, Nuclear) experience preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to establish and maintain supplier relationships and lead projects
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Experience with ERP systems, implementation experience preferred
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to effectively communicate with internal customers, external suppliers, and colleagues
- Ability to read and interpret Auto/CAD drawings
- Strong analytical skills
- Keen attention to detail; able to produce error free work
- Possess basic knowledge of supply chain activities, including transformation of natural resources, raw materials and components into a finished product that is delivered to the end customer
- Recognize the ways that supply chains link value chains
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Standing - Occasionally
- Walking - Occasionally
- Sitting - Constantly
- Talking - Occasionally
- Hearing - Occasionally
- Repetitive Motions - Frequently
ZOLL is a fast-growing company that operates in more than 140 countries around the world. Our employees are inspired by a commitment to make a difference in patients' lives, and our culture values innovation, self-motivation and an entrepreneurial spirit. Join us in our efforts to improve outcomes for underserved patients suffering from critical cardiopulmonary conditions and help save more lives.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
ZOLL LifeVest is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other protected class status.