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Company Overview:

Biomerics is a world-class manufacturer and innovative polymer solutions provider for the medical device and biotech industries. As a vertically integrated company, we specialize in the design, development, and production of medical devices for diagnostic and interventional procedures. We are focused on next-generation solutions for the vascular access, electrophysiology, cardiac rhythm management, neurovascular, structural heart, and cardiovascular markets.

At Biomerics, we are dedicated to our diverse employee base. We understand that a strong, skilled, and engaged workforce is the foundation of our continued success as a business. We strive to live up to the Biomerics values in all our interactions. It is an exciting time to be part of our collective team. There is no limit to the impact that can be achieved here at Biomerics. We improve and advance our employees' lives, and the lives of the patients that depend on our products.

At Biomerics we believe in integrity, partnership, empowerment & accountability, trust, agility, teamwork, excellence, and we care. Our team-oriented, customer-focused corporate culture places a premium on building strategic, mutually beneficial partnerships with customers as well as our team members.

Biomerics is a leading provider of laser processing services and contract manufacturing of medical components and assemblies to a wide range of customers throughout the United States and internationally. The company develops and implements leading-edge part-specific manufacturing processes utilizing such high-tech manufacturing tools as rapid prototyping, automation, PLCs, robotics, and vision systems.

The company offers a uniquely friendly and supportive environment and strongly encourages its employees to learn and grow in their careers. The company offers its eligible employees a range of benefits which include medical and dental benefits, 401K, and paid time off.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Analyzes MRP and/or other inventory planning system requirements to ensure accuracy and integrity, determines future needs; decides min/max and economic order quantity. Maintains MRP data and assists in implementation for MRP process improvements.
• Prepares request for proposals, solicit quotations, evaluates bids, negotiates prices, and negotiates terms with suppliers in support of company P&L objectives, review requisitions, quotes, drawings/specifications, and place purchase orders from approved requisitions
• Plan, monitor, and direct the purchase of materials required for the manufacture and shipment of finished goods, purchase and manage raw materials to support manufacturing requirements
• Coordinates subcontracted materials and services
• Tracks and monitors purchase orders, keeping informed of any problems/delays and communicates any impacts/constraints
• Expedites/Defers materials to ensure product availability per the build schedule
• Plan the production schedule and monitor work-in-process to ensure customer delivery requirements are met
• Release work orders
• Collaborates with suppliers to support business initiatives and monitors supplier performance
• Participant in cross-functional team for supplier approval requests, ASL set-up, and ongoing management
• Works closely with Tech Transfer during product transfers to production, partner with Engineering on Document Change Requests (DCR), part number assignment, material obsolescence and end of life plan for purchased materials, prepare customer quotes
• Analyzes, evaluates, and controls inventory of finished goods and purchased materials
• Resolve invoice discrepancies
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as required or assigned