Buyer II at Vantedge Medical – San Jose, California

Buyer II

Full-time | Permanent

Salaried | $80k - $89k

*We are not currently working with third party agencies on this role.

About Us:

Vantedge Medical is the premier metals-based med-tech solutions partner from concept to full-scale manufacturing. We are at the forefront of precision engineering and innovation, specializing in the development and manufacturing of vital components for medical markets such as Robotic Assisted Surgery, Orthopedics, Surgical Instruments, Dental, and more. Our teams work in unison, collaborating and problem-solving to serve the manufacturing needs of the top Medical Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) around the globe. Making a difference in the lives of patients and their families drives us to go above and beyond every day. With a steadfast commitment to advancing medical technology, we take immense pride in the work we do – and have a lot of fun doing it.

About this Opportunity:

This position identifies commodities and expense items of moderate complexity to source and buy. As needed other duties or tasks may be assigned.

Responsibilities

• Purchases items that are moderately complex in nature.
• Runs material requirements report regularly. Manages purchase of assigned commodities; including but not limited to:

1. Consults online catalogs or contacts suppliers to obtain price and availability.
2. Places purchase orders to meet demand.
3. Expedites past due purchase orders.
4. Escalates price and/or delivery problems to supervisor.
5. Informs Customer Account Managers of price increases.
6. Maintains latest purchase parts delivery dates on purchase orders

• Prepares requests for quote, purchase requisitions and related purchasing forms.
• Assists with order verification, delivery, and return of inaccurate shipments.
• Maintains and update product catalogs, supplier files, and price lists for assigned commodity lists.

Education and Experience

Minimum two years general office with at least one year of which involved purchasing activities, such as expediting or purchase of supplies

Knowledge / Skills

• Ability to operate personal computer.
• Ability to type with moderate speed and accuracy.
• Basic Arithmetic.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate in English.

Physical Requirements

Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.

Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.