Buyer Job Listing at Kelly Services in St. Louis, MO (Job ID US3527667_BH9703887)

Description

Every day, Kelly Services connects professionals with opportunities to advance their careers. We currently have an exciting contract opportunity with one of our leading clients!

Title: Buyer
Location: St. Louis
Duration: 12 months +        
Pay Rate: $28.00 – $36.00/hour


Overview

• We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Buyer to join our team at Bausch & Lomb Surgical, a leading medical device manufacturer that makes equipment used by doctors to perform cataract and other eye surgeries, as well as sterile custom packs for each surgery.
• Will support various procurement activities, including timely sourcing of high-quality materials and components while maintaining cost efficiency and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Plays a critical part in supporting production schedules, supplier relationships, and the overall success of our supply chain.

Key Areas of Responsibilities

Procurement and Sourcing:

• Source and procure materials, components, and services required for medical device manufacturing.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and terms with suppliers to ensure cost-effective purchasing.
• Identify and onboard new suppliers as needed to meet quality and delivery standards.

Supplier Management:

• Evaluate and select suppliers based on quality, reliability, cost, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure consistent supply and resolve any issues promptly.
• Conduct supplier re-evaluations and performance reviews.

Compliance and Documentation:

• Ensure purchasing activities comply with ISO 13485, FDA, and other applicable regulations.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, including contracts, purchase orders, and supplier certifications.
• Collaborate with the quality team to address supplier non-conformances or deviations.

Risk and Cost Management:

• Assess risks in the supply chain and develop strategies to mitigate disruptions.
• Optimize purchasing strategies to achieve cost savings while maintaining quality.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Collaborate with all functions, including Finance, R&D, Quality, and Engineering, to ensure high level of performance and strong customer service.
• Participate in new product development to source components and services.

Project Management:

• Attend project meetings to represent procurement and enforce procurement processes
• Complete risk mitigation projects for assigned product categories

Key Relationships:

• Contacts with other departments or offices and frequently with individuals in middle level positions; consulting on problems which necessitate judgment and tact in presentation to obtain cooperation or approval of action to be taken.
• Establish and grow relationships with key suppliers to ensure strong communication and partnerships.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field preferred
• Minimum of 2+ years of purchasing or procurement experience preferred, preferably in the medical device or manufacturing industry
• Strong negotiation, communication, and organizational skills
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to analyze data, forecast demand, and manage supplier performance effectively
• Self-starter and eager to learn is a must
• Knowledge of ISO 13485, FDA regulations, and supplier quality standards is a plus
• AS400 experience a plus

Additional Information

• Contract to Hire / Expected conversion in as early as a year, no guarantee
• Hours: 7am – 4pm or 8am – 5pm, with flexibility as long as core hours are covered.
• The role will initially be in-office every day but will move to a hybrid model: 3 – 4 days per week onsite, with the opportunity to work remotely 1 – 2 days per week after proving your ability to work independently.
• Applicants must be legally permitted to work in the United States. Sponsorship is not available for this opportunity. OPT or H1B Visa is not being accepted at this time.

Important information: This position is recruited for by a remote Kelly office, not your local Kelly branch. Please contact Taryn Carbone (taryn.carbone@kellyengineering.com) for immediate consideration.

 

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly® Engineering?

Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. At Kelly Engineering, our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world's most critical challenges. We connect you with leading organizations where you can collaborate on innovative projects, work with cutting-edge technologies and accelerate your growth. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short-term projects or are looking for a long-term opportunity, we're here to guide you to the next step in your engineering career.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we're obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it's about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It's the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It's the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly's Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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