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About the Role
This position has responsibility for assigned raw materials including assessing demand, supply, inventory, pricing, quality, and master data management in the ERP system (SAP specifically) supporting Rochester Operations. The buying aspects include creation, maintenance and tracking of purchase orders for raw materials and services used in QuidelOrtho's manufacturing process. The candidate will be responsible for achieving quality, cost and delivery goals to support the business unit operating plan. Management of non-conformances and resolution of invoicing issues are included in the scope of this position. Development and maintenance of relationships with business partners and suppliers is also a core component.
Responsibilities
- Develop material purchase plans and prepare quote requests and purchase orders for the timely and economical purchase of goods and services, considering cost, quality, and delivery metrics.
- Serve as the point of contact for suppliers, ensuring purchase order adherence and facilitating expedites/de-expedites.
- Establish and maintain appropriate material safety stock levels.
- Maintain SAP material master data, purchase orders, planned delivery dates, and settle invoice discrepancies.
- Attend daily production/planning meetings and provide updates as required.
- Perform other work-related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in a highly regulated manufacturing environment or business is required; 4-6 years preferred.
- Advanced level expected in developing material purchase plans, preparing purchase orders for acquisition of goods and services considering cost, quality, and delivery metrics.
- Advanced level expected in driving business results, focusing on group achievement rather than individual preferences.
- Advanced level expected in building excellent relationships with key internal and external customers based on trust and respect.
- Proficient level expected in understanding assigned category, its intricacies, suppliers, and special cases.
- Proficient level expected in raw material planning principles and technology utilized, including ERP systems (SAP, Ariba) and other business tools like Power BI.
- Proficient level expected in understanding terms and conditions, payment terms, and Incoterms.
- Proficient level expected in internal Standard Operating Procedures, including quality, master data management, product lifecycle management, and order management.
- Proficient level expected in forecasting and explaining purchase price variance versus standard cost.
- Proficient level expected in reviewing production schedules and raw material requirements and projecting variance scenarios in terms of inventory quantity and value.
- Proficient level expected in clearly communicating results of analyses in verbal and written format, and illustrating trends using supply plan templates and graphical charts.
- Proficient level expected in utilizing Microsoft Office Package and ERP (SAP strongly preferred).
- Basic level expected in deploying problem resolution techniques to manage crises (supply risks, payment disputes) and to continuously improve following lean techniques and learned lessons.
- 10% travel required, mostly limited to domestic suppliers.
- Proficient level expected in ability to utilize EDI fundamentals for supplier integration and emerging technologies.
- Proficient level expected in knowledge of cost breakdown, price formation, and working capital to support prediction and explanation of variances, as well as negotiations.
- Basic level expected in capability to adjust communication according to the needs of stakeholders at different levels inside and outside the organization.
Skills
- SAP
- Ariba
- Power BI
- Microsoft Office Package
- EDI fundamentals
- Lean techniques
Location
- Rochester, NY
Work Type
- Full-time
- Onsite
Experience Level
- 3+ years relevant experience
- 4-6 years preferred
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
Salary/Compensations
- $58,500 to $76,000
- bonus eligible
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Employee assistance program
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Paid time off (including sick time)
- Paid Holidays
About the Company
- QuidelOrtho unites the strengths of Quidel Corporation and Ortho Clinical Diagnostics, creating a world-leading in vitro diagnostics company with award-winning expertise in immunoassay and molecular testing, clinical chemistry and transfusion medicine.
- We are more than 6,000 strong and do business in over 130 countries, providing answers with fast, accurate and consistent testing where and when they are needed most – home to hospital, lab to clinic.
- Our culture puts our team members first and prioritizes actions that support happiness, inspiration and engagement.
- We strive to build meaningful connections with each other as we believe that employee happiness and business success are linked.
- Join us in our mission to transform the power of diagnostics into a healthier future for all.
Equal Opportunity
- QuidelOrtho believes in Equal Opportunity for all and is committed to ensuring all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, have an opportunity to apply for those positions that they are interested in and qualify for without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.
- QuidelOrtho is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals so that an individual can perform their duties.
- If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and require special assistance or an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please contact us at recruiting@quidelortho.com.