Commercial Operations Buyer

02 Oct 2024
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We understand that the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today, and that’s why we’re inspired to make A Better World for Pets. Antech is comprised of a diverse team of individuals who are committed to each other’s growth and development. Our culture is centered on our guiding philosophy, The Five Principles: Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom. Today Antech is driving the future of pet health as part of Mars Science & Diagnostics, a family-owned company focused on veterinary care.Current Associates will need to apply through the internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on Menu or View All Apps, select the Jobs Hub app, then click the magnifying glass to Browse Jobs.Work Type: HybridThis is a Hybrid role based out of our Hub located in Loveland, Colorado.The Target Pay for this position is $24.80 an hour. At Antech, pay decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, experience, education, training and budget.Job Purpose/OverviewThe primary responsibility of the Commercial Operations Buyer is to assist in the purchase of all materials and supplies in support of assigned laboratory locations in their region, all inhouse equipment and supplies as well as indirect items and services.Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Support and Assist with all purchasing processes within NetSuite (ERP Purchasing system).

Communicate immediately with their line manager on any issue (i.e.: pricing, delivery, quality, backorder, discontinuation etc.) that will have impact or affect.

Review the requisition’s requirements via the ERP Purchasing system to assure correct supplier, pricing, and quantity, based upon past ordering patterns. Pricing should be checked for changes and accuracy alignment with current supplier agreements or supplier pricing updates.

Responsible for contributing to the lowest cost and required need dates.

Communication, issuance, and order confirmation of the purchase orders (PO) to supplier with two business days always with the goal of meeting the required need date.

Ensure receipt of supplier confirmation for all PO’s. Responsible for resolving any supplier issues pertaining to pricing or delivery, based upon supplier’s confirmation. Issues should be resolved prior to shipment of product.

Keep stakeholders informed of any deviations to their stated requirements.

Follow up with supplier on any past due orders and communicate the updated delivery information.

Resolve any invoice disputes and issues as presented by Accounting, in a timely fashion including documenting the resolution in Accounts Payable database.

Ensure that any changes in documented pricing are presented to the Line Manager with backup justification for the change.

Assist with any purchasing-related issues they have in a timely and courteous manner.

Ensure proper and timely filing/storage of PO and confirmation paperwork as required by Management.

Ensure to maintain the ERP Purchasing System and that data integrity is accurate and as required per department policies and procedures, such as item #, Manufacturer, Mfg. #, UOM, UOM conversion factor, Classification, price, lead time, location(s) requiring the item, etc.

Education and Experience

Associates or Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

5+ years of operations and/or procurement experience In a complex business environment

Understanding of the different business functions (manufacturing, commercial, supply chain, R&D, operations, engineering) and network within the organization a plus

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Organized with the ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment

Strong interpersonal, organizational, negotiation and problem solving skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Intermediate proficiency with ERP systems, and Microsoft Office Products including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

English language

Working Conditions

Extensive sitting, phone, and computer use

Extend and reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers

Occasionally required to bend, kneel, stoop, or crouch

May be required to lift, move, and carry up to 10 lbs.

Specific vision abilities required including close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Hearing ability to effectively communicate via the telephone and in person

Ability to communicate verbally on the telephone and in person

Verbal and written competency in the English language

Antech offers an industry competitive benefits package and continues to invest in and evolve benefits programs that meet the health, wellness and financial needs of our associates.

All Full-time associates are eligible for the following benefits and more:

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Medical, Dental, Vision (Multiple Plans Available)

Basic Life (Company Paid) & Supplemental Life

Short and Long Term Disability (Company Paid)

Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Accounts

Paid Parental Leave

401(k) with company match

Tuition/Continuing Education Reimbursement

Life Assistance Program

Pet Care Discounts

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement, please see our Career page at Antech Careers (http://careers.antechdiagnostics.com/us/en/affirmative-action) .

Full-time
  • ID: #52628361
  • State: Louisiana Lafayette 70501 Lafayette USA
  • City: Lafayette
  • Salary: USD TBD TBD
  • Showed: 2024-10-02
  • Deadline: 2024-12-01
  • Category: Et cetera
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