Buyer

Posted:
8/6/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Wisconsin, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Customer Success & Support

Resuscitation, ZOLLMED.com

At ZOLL, we're passionate about improving patient outcomes and helping save lives.

We provide innovative technologies that make a meaningful difference in people's lives. Our medical devices, software and related services are used worldwide to diagnose and treat patients suffering from serious cardiopulmonary and respiratory conditions.

The Acute Care Technology division of ZOLL Medical Corporation develops and delivers innovative lifesaving products and software solutions to EMS, hospital, public safety, and military customers globally. Our dedicated employees take pride in their commitment to improving patient outcomes while delivering world-class customer service.

At ZOLL, you won’t just have a job. You’ll have a career—and a purpose.

Join our team. It’s a great time to be a part of ZOLL!

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Materials Manager, is responsible for obtaining favorable pricing consistent with required quantity, quality, delivery, availability and other factors on goods and services utilized in the manufacturing of our products. Based on knowledge and experience, identifies material sources and conducts required investigation and negotiations to ensure that the correct product specification can be met by the supplier at the best possible price. May prepare bid specifications, receive and review bids in conjunction with the Material Manager. Acts as a point-of-contact between vendors and the Company resolving issues with deliveries, quality and other related performance issues. Performs required analysis of material usage, trend analysis and assists in the preparation of inventory valuations. Maintains purchasing records.

Essential Functions

  • Identifies and qualifies sources of goods and services for use in the manufacturing of our Company’s products.
  • Conducts negotiations with vendors to obtain the best possible pricing for purchased goods and services.
  • Acts as the point-of-contact between the Company and vendors on issues of quality, timeliness of delivery, price and other related issues.
  • Based on user needs, may develop bid specifications or purchasing specification used by vendors in establishing their costs. Reviews submissions and recommends the acceptance of the bid or quoted price.
  • Based on knowledge of historical usage, build schedules and input from schedulers, monitors usage of purchased supplies initiating timely re-ordering and delivery of supplies.
  • Performed required analysis used to determine usage trends, and projected costs.
  • Assists in the conduct of quarterly inventory valuations


Required/Preferred Education and Experience

  • BS/BA in a related field required
  • 3-5 years of equivalent experience in the purchase of goods and services in a manufacturing environment
    required


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Strong communications skills – verbal, written and presentation – ability to communicate insight and ideas effectively.
  • Negotiation skills – must be able to close deals with favorable results
  • Strong people skills – ability to develop and maintain professional relationships
  • Strong follow-up skills with the ability to multi-task


ZOLL is a fast-growing company that operates in more than 140 countries around the world. Our employees are inspired by a commitment to make a difference in patients' lives, and our culture values innovation, self-motivation and an entrepreneurial spirit. Join us in our efforts to improve outcomes for underserved patients suffering from critical cardiopulmonary conditions and help save more lives.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.