Buyer I

Company: B. Braun Medical
Location: Allentown
Posted on: August 4, 2022

Job Description:

B. Braun Medical, Inc.Buyer IUS-PA-AllentownJob ID: 2022-21193Type: Regular Full-Time# of Openings: 2Category: ProcurementAllentown Mfg FacilityOverviewAbout B. Braun B. Braun Medical Inc., a leader in infusion therapy and pain management, develops, manufactures, and markets innovative medical products and services to the healthcare industry. Other key product areas include nutrition, pharmacy admixture and compounding, ostomy and wound care, and dialysis. The company is committed to eliminating preventable treatment errors and enhancing patient, clinician and environmental safety. B. Braun Medical is headquartered in Bethlehem, Pa., and is part of the B. Braun Group of Companies in the U.S., which includes B. Braun Interventional Systems, Aesculap - and CAPS -. Globally, the B. Braun Group of Companies employs more than 64,000 employees in 64 countries. Guided by its Sharing Expertise - philosophy, B. Braun continuously exchanges knowledge with customers, partners and clinicians to address the critical issues of improving care and lowering costs. To learn more about B. Braun Medical, visit .ResponsibilitiesPosition Summary: Responsibilities: Essential Duties

• Researches, assesses and purchases one or more commodities.
• Develops purchasing policies and processes.
• Negotiates supplier contracts to ensure that desired product quality and price ranges are met.
• Obtains commodities from suppliers at the lowest cost consistent with considerations of quality, reliability of source and urgency of need.
• Studies market trends, interviews vendors and recommends sources of supply.
• Analyzes quotations received, selects or recommends suppliers and schedules deliveries.
• Develops and maintains necessary records and files for efficient operation.
• At higher job levels provides leadership, coaching and/or mentoring to a subordinate group and may occasionally act as a lead or first level supervisor.The job function listed is not exhaustive and shall also include any responsibilities as assigned by the Supervisor from time to time. Expertise: Knowledge & Skills
  • Requires basic knowledge of relevant business practices and procedures in professional field. Uses standard theories, principles and concepts and integrates them to propose a course of action.
  • Works under direct supervision and from detailed verbal and/or written instructions. Uses established procedures to accomplish assigned task.
  • Some degree of judgment required in resolving problems based on experience.
  • Contacts are primarily with department supervisors, leads, subordinates, and peers. Frequent contact with external contractors/vendors. QualificationsExpertise: Qualifications -Education/Experience/Training/Etc Required:
    • Associate's or technical degree required, Bachelor's degree preferred.
    • 0-02 years related experience required.
    • Applicable industry/professional certification preferred.
    • Regular and predictable attendance
    • Secrecy and invention agreement and non-compete agreement, Ability to work non-standard schedule as needed While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. . Additional Information Responsibilities: Other Duties: The preceding functions have been provided as examples of the types of work performed by employees assigned to this position. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Physical Demands:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is expected to:
      • Light work - Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.Lifting, Carrying, Pushing, Pulling and Reaching:
        • Occasionally:N/A
        • Frequently:Reaching upward and downward, Push/pull, Stand, Sit, Visual Acuity with or without corrective lenses
        • Constantly:N/AActivities:
          • Occasionally:Kneeling/Crawling, Push/pull
          • Frequently:Seeing - depth perception, color vision, field of vision/peripheral, Sitting , Standing
          • Constantly:N/AEnvironmental Conditions:
            • Occasionally:N/A
            • Frequently:Proximity to moving parts, Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals (in most areas)
            • Constantly:N/AWork Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
              • Noise Intensity:Moderate
              • Occasionally:N/A
              • Frequently:N/A
              • Constantly:Office environment, Production/manufacturing environment, Warehouse environment, Other What We OfferB. Braun offers an excellent benefits package, which includes healthcare, a 401(k) plan, and tuition reimbursement. To learn more about B. Braun and our safety healthcare products or view a listing of our employment opportunities, please visit us on the internet at www.bbraunusa.com.
                
                Through its Sharing Expertise - initiative, B. Braun promotes best practices for continuous improvement of healthcare products and services.NoticesEqual Opportunity Employer Veterans/DisabledAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.PI185839872

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