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45,000.00 - 50,000.00 USD /year$45 - 50K with all preferences Status: Full Time, Employee Job Category: Logistics/Transportation Relevant Work Experience: 2+ to 5 Years Career Level: Experienced (Non-Manager) Education Level: Bachelor's Degree Ascent Healthcare Solutions, the nation's leader in Medical Device Reprocessing, is curently recruiting a local candidate for a seasoned, professional BUYER.Position Reports Directly to Director of Purchasing POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:Interview and qualify potential suppliers.Maintain proper quality approval for existing suppliers.Purchase raw materials, equipment and supplies associated with our manufacturing processes.Purchase assorted other items related to the support of our facility.Maintain acceptable levels of raw materials in inventory.Perform physical inventories as required by Protocol or demand.Maintain inventory through appropriate data entry and program procedures.Present Request for Quote (RFQ) as directed.Support R&D and Engineering projects as needed.Perform other tasks as assigned. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:BA or BS degreeForklift competency training required EXPERIENCE:Minimum 5 years purchasing experience in a manufacturing environmentExperience in medical device manufacturing and an ISO certified company is preferredPreference for Lean Manufacturing environment  SKILLS:Good oral communication skillsExcellent organizational skillsAbility to prioritizeAbility to interact with employees at all levels of company as well as external business partnersCapable of demonstrating management skillsComputer literacy with working knowledge of Outlook and Excel and excellent hands-on knowledge of inventory program systems DEMANDS OF POSITION:Prolonged standing, sitting and/or walkingExposure to warehouse conditionsPossible exposure to chemicalsSubject to interruptions  Ascent Healthcare Solutions offers a competitive salary and benefits' package with Health, Dental, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Employer-Paid Life Insurance, 10 Paid Holidays, generous Personal and Vacation Time package and a fully-vested 401k plan with a 4% match.  We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.Salary $45,000 – $50,000 with all preferencesLOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY, PLEASE Apply online or visit our Career Page at www.ascenths.com  Send this Job to a Friend Ascent Healthcare Solutions is THE leading third-party reprocessor of single-use medical devices. Ascent Healthcare Solutions was created from the merger between Alliance Medical Corporation and Vanguard Medical Concepts, two of the industry's most respected reprocessing companies. Ascent represents close to half of the hospitals in the United States. Our clients are those who are committed to safely reducing their healthcare expenses, which can mean improvements in nurse-to-patient ratios, as well as improvements in available medical technology. We expect to save our clients approximately $100 million dollars in unnecessary supply expenses this year. In addition, we expect that because of our reprocessing efforts, we can prevent 7,000 tons of unnecessary medical waste going to our nation’s landfills annually, a remarkable environmental achievement. We guarantee our clients that we are compliant with Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requirements. More than that, we are committed to providing customer satisfaction and to offering our clients a comprehensive array of quality services. We are proud to be certified by the International Standards Organization (ISO). If you are looking for a great career opportunity, Ascent Healthcare Solutions just might have what you’ve been looking for. Please view our website at www.ascenths.com for more information about us.