Senior Buyer (EBD)

The Energy-based Devices Global Business Unit of Covidien (formerly Valleylab) is the world leader in the innovation and manufacture of advanced energy-based medical systems. Founded in 1967, our company remains unsurpassed in developing electrosurgery and radiofrequency treatment systems that increase patient safety and provide solutions for challenging surgical problems. Covidien’s Energy-based Devices Global Business Unit has maintained its sole campus in Boulder, Colorado for 40 years and has built a culture rich in organic growth and development. Our company places a strong emphasis on people, products, and process to continue driving our success. The launch of Covidien better equips us to meet the diverse needs of customers and to reaffirm our commitment to be an employer of choice in Colorado. More information can be found at www.covidien.com •Performs required purchasing tasks to procure assigned parts, materials, supplies, equipment and services required for operation of business.•Contacts suppliers, obtains and evaluates quotations, places orders, and ensures timely delivery. Exercises judgement and in-depth knowledge of assigned commodities to make purchases consistent with specified levels of quality, delivery, and price. Negotiates and writes contracts as needed to purchase goods and services. Uses knowledge of financial analysis to evaluate make/buy alternatives and lease/buy options.•Makes recommendations for policies and procedures which will improve quality, cycle time, and cost of procurement function. Recommends substitutes and/or changes to specifications as required.•Maintains commodity responsibility from receipt of requisition, placement of orders, change orders, receipt of parts, acceptance of parts to stock, and disposition of discrepant material throughout the life of the product.•Recommends new technology and/or suppliers to engineers.•Performs follow-up operations with suppliers to accomplish delivery of purchased items per schedule. Expedites delivery of critical material.•Ensures requisitions, purchase orders and changes are input into system and documented in a timely manner in accordance with established procedures and legal requirements.•Develops overall commodity plans for assigned items. Assists other buyers in development of their commodity plans. •Serves in a liaison capacity between appropriate company personnel and supplier representatives to ensure suppliers are equipped with needed tools, materials, and specifications to obtain solutions to problems.•Maintains and reports purchasing measurements which indicate buyer and supplier performance.•Anticipates, recognizes, and advises management of potential or current problems which may have significant impact on business, after exhausting all means within limits of delegated authority to solve such problems.•Provides guidance to other lower level buyers and assumes purchase responsibility for any commodity in department as required.Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in related discipline. ISM or APICS certification preferred. Minimum four (4) years experience with purchasing components, commodities, or services, preferably in a medical or high tech manufacturing environment. Experience with custom fabricated components and new product development activities is desirable. Skilled negotiator with working knowledge of contract terms and conditions. Covidien is an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V.To apply online, please use the following link: Apply To Covidien Click here to see all “Covidien� opportunities Visit our web site to learn more about Covidien EMAIL THIS JOB TO A FRIENDCOVIDIEN, COVIDIEN with Logo and "positive results for life" are trademarks of Covidien AG. ©2007 Covidien AG or its affiliate. All rights reserved.