Buyer

Title:  Buyer

Department: Purchasing

Job Type:   Regular Full Time

Location: Horsham, PA/Hybrid

Shift: Monday through Friday – 1st

Company Summary:

NMS Labs has developed an extensive menu of more than 2,500 Clinical and Forensic toxicology tests to support clients in healthcare, public health and public safety fields. For over 50 years, our clients have relied on NMS Labs for unique testing solutions that demonstrate our company core values of Quality, Integrity, Service, Innovation and Engagement. As we work to increase the company’s positive impact on the diverse markets we serve, we are seeking talented professionals to join us for the journey! We invite you to learn more about our company by visiting NMSLabs.com. 

Job Summary:

This role will report to the Procurement Director and will work directly with the material manager, lab operations and R&D teams and other requestors, ensuring timely and cost-effective acquisition of high-quality goods and services.

Requirements:

·        Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or a related field.

·        3 years’ experience in purchasing or supply chain management with solid knowledge and understanding of purchasing processes and systems.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Procurement Strategy

• Execute procurement strategies to achieve organizational objectives.
• Analyze market trends and supplier capabilities to identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
• Utilize data analysis to make data-driven decisions in procurement activities.

Supplier Relationship Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers.
• Evaluate supplier performance based on delivery speed for their products, price and quality and implement improvement strategies as necessary to ensure quality and reliability.

Sourcing and Supplier Selection

• Identify potential suppliers, conduct comprehensive evaluations, and select vendors based on criteria such as quality, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Continuously seek new sourcing opportunities to diversify the supply base and mitigate risks.

Contract Negotiation and Compliance

• Work with Procurement Director and Controller to negotiate contracts with suppliers to secure favorable terms, including pricing, payment terms, and service level agreements.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and monitor supplier performance against agreed-upon terms.

Purchase Order Management

• Generate purchase orders accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to confirm specifications, quantities, and delivery schedules.
• Developing an effective system for monitoring purchase orders ensuring that all deliveries satisfy the assigned orders and report any back ordered, missing or defective products, expediting, as necessary.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to address any procurement-related issues and mitigate risks.
• Acts as change agent and advocate for Procurement as a value-added partner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and make informed decisions to optimize procurement activities.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to addressing challenges and driving continuous improvement.
• Proficient with MS Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Power BI)

 Physical Demands:

• Ability to talk, hear, stand, reach with hands and arms, and use hands and fingers to manipulate instrument/equipment controls, computer keyboard, office equipment, objects, or tools.
• Moving from one work location to another to sit and stand, sometimes for extended periods of time.
• Vision (with correction) including color, distance, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Offers of employment are made contingent upon a nationwide background investigation and urine drug screen with results satisfactory to standards of employment at NMS. 

We are an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, creed, sexual orientation, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, citizenship status, otherwise qualified disability, or protected veteran status (disabled Armed Forces Service medal, recently separated, active duty or campaign badge), domestic violence victim status, arrest record, or predisposing genetic characteristics.