Procurement Specialist (Thousand Oaks, CA)

Job Description:

Responsible for purchasing and negotiating materials, equipment and supplies from qualified ISO/FDA vendors and maintaining the related documents and records.   Manage vendor relationships and oversee order placement, including raw materials. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Establish and maintain effective vendor relationships, including negotiating competitive pricing, acquiring quotes, and tracking vendor performance (e.g., PO acknowledgments, delivery timelines, and corrective actions).
• Draft and support administration of competitive bidding events (RFP/RFQ/RFI).
• Manage end-to-end purchase order process: create and verify PO’s, ensure accurate pricing and documentation, assign correct GL accounts, and confirm vendor acknowledgment.
• Ensure vendor compliance with company procedures, including onboarding documentation, quality certifications, and timely audits.  
• Expedite delayed orders and coordinate product returns to ensure uninterrupted business flow.
• Collaborate with internal departments to identify and resolve issues related to purchasing and support indirect purchasing through systems like iBuy.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, including approved supplier/vendor lists, liability insurance, and open PO reports.
• Provide vendors with procurement specifications and/or drawings, including updates after internal reviews and revisions processes.
• Operate and maintain Kanban system for materials using this method of inventory tracking.
• Support and use the Supply Planning tool used for triggering new POs, inventory levels, and maintaining accurate vendor demand forecasts.
• Manage and process all incoming contract requests in coordination with Legal, Project Management, and Procurement teams.
• Perform other duties/projects as assigned by management.

Job Requirements:

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree and minimum 3 years related purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum 3 years’ experience using major Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software like SAP, JD Edwards, Oracle, as well as Purchasing software such as Coupa, iBuy, Ariba, etc.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:

• Strong negotiation skills.
• Strong organizations skills.
• Good interpersonal skills required.
• Strong computer skills-preferably MS: Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Knowledge of ERP system; SAP is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of Incoterms (freight terms), general ledger (GL) account selection and payment terms.

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Target Market Salary Range:

Actual compensation packages take into account a wide range of factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to geographic location; skill sets; relevant education and certifications; depth of experience; performance; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed reasonable estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.  At Envista, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The total compensation package for this position may also include an annual performance bonus, medical/dental/vision benefits, 401K match, and/or other applicable compensation plans.

$69,600 - $102,400

Operating Company:

Implant Direct

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