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**Buyer/Purchasing Specialist (Flagstaff)**

locationsFlagstaff, AZ time typeFull time posted onPosted 6 Days Ago job requisition idR008691 Machine Solutions is the premier provider of advanced equipment and services for the medical device, biopharmaceutical, and blood- and plasma-collection industries. We support our customers needs and growth by delivering quality and value through a wide breadth of products. Machine Solutions provides proprietary mechanical solutions to a variety of complex process, testing and device design challenges. Our equipment has become the industry standard for stent crimping, balloon catheter pleating and folding, catheter braiding and medical device manufacturing applications. As a pioneer in radio frequency technology, the company has continued to develop advancing technology for thermal forming, molding and welding plastic for medical manufacturing, biopharmaceutical, and blood- and plasma-processing applications. Our experienced team of engineers has been instrumental in automating manual processes that enable our customers to increase production volumes and profit margins, and we believe in providing a superior customer experience by designating resources to a dedicated aftermarket team that is always ready to provide technical service and process support. Machine Solutions is privately owned by BW Forsyth Partners, a Barry-Wehmiller company.

BW Forsyth Partners is the investment arm of multibillion-dollar global manufacturing and engineering consulting firm Barry-Wehmiller. Established in 2009, BW Forsyth Partners blends Barry-Wehmillers unparalleled legacy of value creation and people-centric culture development with keen investing experience to help companies realize their true potential. With a focus limited to areas known well, BW Forsyth Partners seeks to partner with leadership teams to acquire small- to middle-market companies in the capital and component equipment, and professional services sectors. In each of our operating companies, BW Forsyth Partners deploys operational improvements and strategy development without compromising the autonomy, strategic vision and entrepreneurial spirit of their leadership teams.

**Job Description:**

**GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB:**

Conduct the daily responsibilites of purchasing parts for Bill of Materials and supplies for manufacturing. Must have a working knowledge of ERP systems as used to obtain current Requirements for open orders.

**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:**

* Main responsibility is the transfer Bill Of Materials to sales orders, Place orders and conduct follow up calls to ensure OTD,

* Keep track of ERP reports on Purchase Orders and Vendors and taking corrective action when problems arise.

* Responsibilities may overlap with other positions within the supply chain Department to ensure all duties are covered in the event of anyones absence. Could include Raw Material or Outsourcing of machine shop product or services as required.

* May lead, guide and train employees and/or interns performing related work; may participate in the recruitment,

* Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

**SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:**

The purchasing department would report to this individual

**QUALIFICATIONS:**

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

**Education and Experience:**

Associates degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or one year related training; plus 3 to 5 years relates experience.

**Language Skills:**

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals, Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

**Math Skills:**

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ration, and percent and to draw and interpret graphs.

**Reasoning Ability:**

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

**Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:**

Certificate for the Successful Completions of AES Compliance Conference (Training for international shipping from the US Census Bureau)

**PHYSICAL DEMANDS:**

Will spend minimal time standing walking, using hands to handle, and feel, reaching with hands and arms, climbing, balancing, stooping, and kneeling. Some time is spent sitting. Lots of time is spent talking or hearing. Minimal time is spent lifting weight between 25 and 100 lbs. Some time is spent lifting weight up to 25 pounds and lots of time is spent lifting weight up to 10 pounds.

* Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)

* Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)

* Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)

* Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up or down or to the left and right

* while eyes are fixed on a given point)

* Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial

* relationships)

* Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)

Minimal time is spent in wet or humid conditions, working near moving mechanical parts, near fumes or airborne particles, near toxic or caustic chemicals, and in outdoor conditions.

**WORK ENVIRONMENT:**

Can be loud (Noise from the machine shop and manufacturing area and compressed air).

*At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful worktherefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process. ?*

Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify.

Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.

**Company:**

Machine Solutions, Inc.