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Candela Corporation Procurement Analyst - Direct Materials in Marlborough, Massachusetts

Procurement Analyst - Direct Materials

Requisition Number 2755

Location US - Marlborough, MA

State/Territory Massachusetts

Company Overview:

Candela Corporation is a leading global aesthetic device company with a comprehensive product portfolio and a global distribution footprint. We are the market leader in the development, manufacturing, and distribution of medical and aesthetic laser and light-based technologies. The Company’s technology enables physicians to provide advanced solutions for a broad range of medical-aesthetic application including hair removal, wrinkle reduction, tattoo removal, improving the skin’s appearance through the treatment of benign vascular and pigmented lesions, and the treatment of acne, leg veins, scarring and other common indications.

Candela develops products for the global aesthetic market. These products begin as concepts developed by Candela’s world-class team of scientists and engineers or as acquired or licensed technologies that Candela then completes the development and/or commercialization of. These programs are supported by Candela’s global clinical, regulatory, and quality teams and are managed through our Product Development Process (PDP) and Quality Management System (QMS)

The Company’s headquarters are in Marlborough, Massachusetts, US, with and additional R&D facility in Yokneam, Israel and commercial locations across Asia Pacific, and Europe. Products are sold direct in 18 countries worldwide and through distributors in over 60 others and are supported by field service, clinical education, marketing development organizations and distributorship arrangements.

General Summary

The Procurement Analyst - Direct materials will be responsible, but not limited to, the procurement of a variety of electrical, mechanical, optical components, and subassemblies. This will include obtaining quotes from suppliers through formal RFQ processes, pursuing cost saving goals through data-driven means, tactical purchasing of materials, expediting, and maintaining contact with our suppliers to foster relationships to ensure both value and performance. Working on assigned projects as required for informational research, while supporting the i mplementation and management of engineering change impacts on procured parts.

Essential Job Function

  • Plan, negotiate, and buy assigned commodities in support business goals objectives.

  • Identify and assist in the evaluation, selection, and sourcing of materials from global suppliers.

  • Manage and lead periodic business reviews with key suppliers and internal stakeholders.

  • Provide commodity support for new product introductions and make versus buy recommendations.

  • Propose cost/lead-time reduction programs in support of goals and objectives.

  • Maintaining inventory goals while supporting service levels and manufacturing build plans.

  • Meet all company, corporate, legal, and operations management requirements in carrying out the purchasing activity.

  • Sign off and disposition of all discrepant materials, while maintaining supplier accountability.

  • Review engineering changes effecting assigned product line(s) to access cost/material impact and effectivity timing.

  • Coordinate supplier RMAs with suppliers.

  • Support ad hoc internal departments with their Indirect material needs for projects.

Knowledge/Educational Requirements

  • Excellent communication skills.

  • Problem solving, analytical, teamwork & organizational skills.

  • PC skills in a Windows-based e-mail, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint processing.

  • GMP or ISO 9000 Experience required. ISO 13485 preferred.

  • Bachelor’s degree required.

  • C.P.M. and APICS certification preferred.

  • Up to 5 years MRP, manufacturing planning and purchasing experience.

  • Must be an energetic individual who is a self-starter and requires little supervision.

  • Commitment to customer service & delivery performance.

This job description is not all inclusive and is intended to capture a majority of the job functions. Special projects and other tasks may be required by management.

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