Supply Chain Specialist I

Nova Biomedical is seeking a Supply Chain Specialist I to join the Purchasing team in Waltham, MA. This position is responsible for the procurement and reporting activities associated with purchased inventory for a minimally complex category of commodities, as well as maintenance, repair, and operations materials.

Reporting to the Senior Supply Chain Manager, the Supply Chain Specialist I will plan and place purchase orders, monitor supplier performance, maintain accurate planning information, and collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers to secure materials at an optimal cost while providing a best-in-class level of service.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with all Nova Biomedical purchasing policies and procedures.
• Plan, schedule, and place purchase orders with assigned suppliers based on Master Production Schedule and Material Requirements Planning requirements and established order policies.
• Follow up with internal requisitioners to ensure purchase requisitions are completed accurately and comply with established purchasing procedures.
• Oversee the purchasing process to support on-time material delivery.
• Follow up with suppliers to identify and resolve shipping delays.
• Negotiate with current and prospective suppliers regarding material pricing, delivery schedules, and service expectations to reduce aggregate costs and support a best-in-class level of service.
• Solicit competitive quotations and proposals containing the appropriate specifications, terms, and conditions.
• Monitor and manage supplier delivery performance.
• Maintain accurate planning parameters within the Material Requirements Planning system, including item master data, lead times, order policies, and ABC classifications.
• Send open purchase order reports to key suppliers at least monthly and reconcile discrepancies in purchasing and delivery information.
• Partner with Planning to ensure material availability supports Master Production Schedule requirements.
• Collaborate with Distribution and Supplier Quality Engineering to resolve purchase order receiving issues.
• Coordinate the return of Material Review Board and Nonconforming Material Report materials to suppliers.
• Partner with Finance to investigate and resolve supplier invoicing issues.
• Work with Engineering to source new components and implement engineering changes and product revisions with suppliers.
• Communicate regularly with internal departments regarding purchasing activities, including Planning, Manufacturing Engineering, Research and Development, Distribution, Supplier Quality Engineering, Incoming Inspection, Finance, Manufacturing Operations, Order Services, and Creative Services.
• Maintain effective relationships with external suppliers and communicate regularly regarding purchase orders, pricing, delivery schedules, material availability, and performance.
• Support purchasing reports, supplier records, and other procurement-related documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve purchasing processes, supplier performance, cost, and service.

Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Supply Chain, Business, or another applicable discipline required.
• 0 to 3+ years of purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or related professional experience.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Excellent computer application skills with a strong emphasis on Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to plan, place, monitor, and manage purchase orders.
• Understanding of purchasing procedures, supplier management, inventory planning, and material availability.
• Familiarity with Master Production Scheduling and Material Requirements Planning concepts.
• Ability to maintain accurate item master data, lead times, order policies, ABC classifications, and other planning parameters.
• Ability to analyze supplier quotations, pricing, delivery schedules, and performance information.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple suppliers, purchase orders, priorities, and deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accurate purchasing and supplier records.
• Ability to negotiate effectively with current and prospective suppliers.
• Ability to identify and resolve delivery, receiving, material-return, and invoicing issues.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with Planning, Engineering, Research and Development, Distribution, Quality, Finance, Manufacturing, Order Services, and other internal teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative supply chain organization.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Comfort with working at a computer for extended periods.
• Capacity to lift and carry up to [25–50] pounds as required
• Able to communicate effectively via phone, video, and written communication.
• Occasional need to move about the office to access meetings or resources.

Why Work for Nova Biomedical

• Flexible Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
• Competitive 401k company match
• Bonus Program, Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Generous Tuition reimbursement
• Hybrid and flexible work arrangements
• Professional development, engagement and events
• Company marketplace for lunch and snacks in our Norwood, MA, Billerica, MA and Westbrook, ME offices
• Company subsidized cafeteria in our Waltham, MA office

Work Location: Waltham MA, Monday - Thursday Onsite

Targeted Salary Range: $60,000 - $70,000