Facilities Purchasing Specialist

Arthrex is a global medical device company and a leader in new product development and medical education in orthopedics. Arthrex is actively seeking an MRO Buyer. This person will need to be able to coordinate and perform activities for the Facilities Accounting and Corporate Housing Departments relating to Purchasing, Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) for both the Fort Myers and Naples Campus. Join our talented team at a global medical device company focused on Helping Surgeons Treat Their Patients Better™.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Prepare MRO purchase orders and intercompany material transfer orders through ERP system and place orders for the purchase of goods and services upon receipt of approved requisitions. 
2. Review orders for completeness, accuracy and compliance with existing policies and procedures.
3. Obtain vendor acknowledgement of purchase orders, review for any changes and communicate to stakeholders.
4. Purchase MRO commodities in a timely manner.
5. Perform goods receipts and ensure timely processing of invoices based on vendor terms and conditions. 
6. Research and follow up on questionable invoices, packing slips and resolve any order discrepancies.
7. Communicate with stakeholders to confirm receipt of materials/services and perform goods receipts in SAP.
8. Organize, update, and retain purchase order records and supplier product information.
9. Research procurement of goods/services and provide results to MRO group to assist in the decision-making process.
10. Obtain and submit MSDS documentation for EH&S approval.
11. Interpret and evaluate contract provisions.
12. Obtain price quotes from vendors, evaluate specifications and availability of items.
13. Assist with MMTL inventory across departments and update usage information in ERP system.
14. Demonstrate a continual effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times and streamline work processes across departments.
15. Review and approve Vendor Managed Inventory and Office Supply purchases to align with business requirements.
16. Utilize SAP reporting to analyze vendor performance, delivery schedules and coordinate with suppliers to ensure the timing of material/service deliveries meet stakeholders’ requirements.
17. Coordinates on-site supplier visits with internal departments.
18. Assist departments with procedural tasks assigned, including cost savings, inventory control issues, supplier problem resolution, sourcing and other identified projects.
19. Reconcile MRO group and Corporate Housing AMEX reports.
20. Assist with purchasing, budgeting, and property expense tracking for the Corporate Housing department.
21. Assist with daily and monthly Corporate Housing administrative tasks.
22. Work in the Fort Myers and Naples Florida campus.

Incidental Duties:

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, and indeed additional responsibilities may be assigned, as required, by management.

Education and Experience:

• Associates Degree required
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Purchasing / Bookkeeping Experience required

Knowledge and Skill Requirements/Specialized Courses and/or Training:

• Ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment
• Strong time management, organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Some SAP Experience preferred.
• Excel / Microsoft Office Suite experience required
• General Computer knowledge

Machine, Tools, and/or Equipment Skills:

Knowledge of Phone, Fax, Scanner, and general office equipment

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to comprehend and apply mathematical principles to the degree required to perform the job based upon job requirements.

Language and Communication Skills:

Ability to comprehend and apply language skills to the degree required to perform the job based upon the job requirements listed above. Ability to verbally communicate ideas and issues effectively to other team members and management. Ability to write and record data and information as required by procedures.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit; use hands and fingers, to handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

Vision Requirements:

Visual acuity necessary to do the job safely and effectively.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Work 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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