Procurement Manager

Job DescriptionJob Description

Leading medical/surgical products distributor is seeking a Procurement Manager. This individual will work in our corporate office in Fenton, MO with their own office space.

• Prepare purchase orders and send copies to suppliers and to departments originating requests.
• Determine if inventory quantities are sufficient for needs, ordering more materials when necessary.
• Evaluate senior management and suppliers ordering minimums and requirements in relation to calculated ordering volumes.
• Respond to customer and supplier inquiries about order status, changes, or cancellations.
• Perform buying duties when necessary.
• Contact suppliers to schedule or expedite deliveries and to resolve shortages, missed or late deliveries, and other problems.
• Review requisition orders to verify accuracy, terminology, and specifications.
• Prepare, maintain, and review purchasing files, reports and price lists.
• Compare prices, specifications, and delivery dates to determine the best bid among potential suppliers.
• Track the status of requisitions, contracts, and orders.
• Monitor inbound international shipments and related logistics e.g. ports of entry, customs, rail, etc.
• Calculate costs of orders, and charge or forward invoices to appropriate accounts.
• Check shipments when they arrive to ensure that orders have been filled correctly and that goods meet specifications.
• Compare suppliers' bills with bids and purchase orders to verify accuracy.
• Maintain knowledge of all organizational and governmental rules affecting purchases and provide information about these rules to organization staff members and to vendors.
• Monitor in-house inventory movement and complete inventory transfer forms for bookkeeping purposes.
• Work with FDA compliance team
• Work closely with management team

Basic Skills

• Critical Thinking- Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Science- Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
• Speaking- Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Writing- Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

• Complex Problem Solving- Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

• Judgment and Decision Making- Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

• Time Management- Managing one's own time and the time of others.

Tools

• Microsoft Office suite including Excel and Word
• Familiarity with ERP and warehouse logistics software
• Outlook email

Experience and Education Requirements

• 3+ years of related experience
• Bachelor's degree in business or logistics

Company DescriptionProgressive Medical, Inc. is a leading distributor of specialty medical products throughout the United States. Our focus on innovative products helps clinicians to practice the highest quality care and increase safety, while also controlling overall costs in the areas of: surgery/anesthesia, interventional radiology, critical care and IV specialties.Company DescriptionProgressive Medical, Inc. is a leading distributor of specialty medical products throughout the United States. Our focus on innovative products helps clinicians to practice the highest quality care and increase safety, while also controlling overall costs in the areas of: surgery/anesthesia, interventional radiology, critical care and IV specialties.