Associate Buyer - Cardio Partners

Sarnova is the leading national specialty distributor of health care products in Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Respiratory Markets and is the industry leader in Revenue Cycle Management within Emergency Medical Services (EMS).

Cardio Partners, a division of Sarnova, is a national leader in emergency prevention and an ardent advocate in the fight against Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA). Cardio Partners offers complete cardiac solutions to our customers including equipment, consultation, end-to-end training, and program management. As an authorized master distributor of all FDA-approved defibrillator devices, the company provides customers the best-in-class value for new and recertified equipment. Customers’ emergency preparedness needs are met via Cardio Partners’ nationwide CPR training courses and state-of-the-art program management services.

Summary:

The Associate Buyer is responsible for coordinating and executing procurement activities to enhance the Company’s high standard of service level. These activities include but are not limited to: review of forecasts, proactive demand management, daily ordering and follow up with the suppliers along with issue resolution for an assigned list of commodity suppliers. The Associate Buyer should strive to establish and uphold mutually beneficial relationships with suppliers and internal and external customers. In addition, the Associate Buyer will be responsible for the identification, analysis and implementation of initiatives to improve the operational efficiency of the procurement department. They will continually expand their knowledge of product, industry and systems.

Organizational Impact:

As an Associate Buyer at Sarnova, what you do each day matters and each decision impacts the supply chain of our business. The Associate Buyer uses data analysis and replenishment tools to bring in the right inventory, in the right place, at the right time.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Execute daily activities to support procurement processes. Contact suppliers to obtain product or service information, validate pricing and ship dates. Maintain up-to-date delivery dates in system and follow-up on late deliveries and backordered items.
• Optimize procurement system by analyzing trends and proactively managing sales forecasts.
• Conduct continual review of parameters driving procurement system such as lead times, order policy, safety stock and item classifications in order to meet and exceed objectives for purchased items with regard to quality, on-time delivery, and service levels.
• Research and approve payment or resolution on invoice and receiving discrepancies.
• Strive to meet or exceed specific performance metrics including fill rate, inventory turns, and backorder management
• Works proactively to reduce Excess and Obsolete inventory through transfers, returns and cross functional collaboration with Marketing/Sales
• Support the Vendor Relations, Marketing, Customer Service and Sales Departments by providing information on product availability and supplier performance
• Manage relationships with warehouse partners across 6 distribution centers to resolve shipment discrepancies and inventory related issues
• Identify, Analyze and Implement initiatives to improve operational efficiency

Skills/Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, operations or business related field
• Knowledge of purchasing and demand planning activities.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Products including Excel, Word and Power Point
• 1-2 years’ experience in distribution purchasing/ supply chain preferred
• Ability to problem-solve and think analytically
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities
• Results driven, self-motivated and able to work independently

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to meet the following physical requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Sit, walk, stand, use hands to manipulate, handle, feel, and control items or equipment.
• Reach with hands and arms.
• Talk and hear.
• See and be able to read, write, and interpret text.
• Occasionally lift and move objects weighing up to 10 pounds.

The above statements are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of staff members so classified.

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Sarnova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer a competitive salary, commensurate with experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package, including 401(k) Plan. EEO/M/F/Veterans/Disabled