Buyer 2

By living according to a common set of values, we create a culture that unifies, embraces the uniqueness we all bring to the company, and positions Integer for long-term success. At Integer, our values are embedded in everything we do. **Customer** We focus on our customers’ success **Innovation** We create better solutions **Collaboration** We create success together **Inclusion** We always interact with others respectfully **Candor** We are open and honest with one another **Integrity** We do the right things and do things right **Accountabilities & Responsibilities:** * Adheres to Integer’s Values and all safety, environmental, security and quality requirements including, but not limited to: Quality Management Systems (QMS), Safety, Environmental and Security Management Systems, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, company policies and operating procedures, and other regulatory requirements. * Requirements analysis to place, cancel, and/or reschedule the purchase orders with approved suppliers, considering changes in demand and changes in design, to assure an appropriate supply to the production lines. * Request for quotations to suppliers and follow up. * Analyze purchase price variance results. * Prepare budgets for fiscal year purchases and standard costs. * Oversee the purchase orders through the system, to reflect confirmed delivery dates by the suppliers and follow up to deliveries. * Maintains a flow in the supply chain, assuring that priorities are clearly identified to import, receive, inspect, and release raw material. * Administers inventory to maintain optimum levels, according to company policies. * Coordinates proactively the disposition of excess and slow-moving inventory. * Responsible to update and communicate results of the Supplier Performance Report. * Develops initiatives of costs reduction and savings opportunities with suppliers. * Collaborates with the Quality department for the resolution and closure of correction actions (CAPA), nonconforming material (NCMR), and Returns to Vendor (RTV). * Coordinates the loading of new suppliers in the Oracle system, as well as updating any changes required to an existing supplier. * Provides Support to Supplier Quality Engineers (SQE) in the attainment of information to maintain the suppliers file current. * Participates in the engineering revision changes and informs of these changes to suppliers as needed. * Collaborates with the finance department to resolve issues of accounting and resolution of payment to suppliers. * Performs other duties as required. **Education & Experience:** * **Minimum Education:** Associates degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred in Business or related area * Minimum Experience: 3 years of experience as buyer or related experience **Knowledge & Skills:** * **Specialized Knowledge:** Knowledge of IT systems (Office and ERP). APICS certification, Knowledge of inventory management processes, VMI, KanBan, Min-Max and MRP * **Special Skills:**  Excellent interpersonal communication abilities. Excellent analysis and negotiation abilities. Numeric agility. **U.S. Applicants: Equal Opportunity Employer. In addition, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.**