Purchasing Coordinator - Contract

As a Purchasing Coordinator at DISHER, your primary responsibilities include managing procurement projects, reviewing part specifications, conducting payback analysis to support purchasing decisions, and improving procurement operations. With your expertise, you’ll ensure timely delivery of goods while optimizing overall supply chain processes for our medical device company.

To be successful as a Purchasing Coordinator at DISHER, candidates should possess experience in purchasing or procurement, particularly in manufacturing environments. A background in medical device assembly, along with familiarity with manufacturing processes such as injection molding or machining, is highly beneficial.

DISHER is dedicated to the professional development of its employees, including Purchasing Coordinators. The company encourages continuous learning through training sessions, mentorship opportunities, and challenging projects that enhance both your skills and career trajectory within the procurement field.

At DISHER, you'll find a dynamic, collaborative work environment where creativity and initiative are encouraged. The culture is built on teamwork, mutual respect, and a shared mission of making a positive difference, ensuring that every employee feels valued and motivated in their role.

A Purchasing Coordinator at DISHER should be familiar with procurement software, data analysis tools, and project management applications. Skills in Microsoft Excel for cost analyses and supplier management software are also essential to successfully navigate the purchasing landscape.

In answering this question, detail your specific roles in previous procurement positions, emphasizing your responsibilities and the results of your actions. Mention specific tools you've used, any cost savings you've achieved, and how your actions impacted the overall supply chain.

Explain your systematic method in evaluating suppliers, such as researching their reliability, comparing costs, and reviewing product quality. Highlight any methodologies you may utilize, such as total cost of ownership analysis or performance metrics.

Discuss strategies that have worked well for you in the past. This could include utilizing technology, automating processes, or optimizing supplier communication. Provide examples of how these strategies led to reduced lead times or increased cost savings.

Share your negotiation techniques, such as preparation, finding win-win scenarios, and maintaining relationships. Provide an example of a successful negotiation you've conducted, detailing the approach and results.

Offer a specific example that showcases your analytical skills and creativity in finding cost-saving opportunities. Detail the steps you took, the collaboration involved, and the outcome of your efforts.

Talk about your project management experience, including any methodologies you used (like Agile or Lean) and specific projects where you successfully led procurement initiatives. Emphasize your ability to coordinate multiple tasks while maintaining quality and efficiency.

Describe your approach to staying informed about procurement regulations, including research, training, and adhering to company policies. Share any experiences of addressing compliance issues successfully.

Discuss how you leverage data analysis to inform your procurement strategies, such as by analyzing spend patterns, supplier performance, and market trends to make data-driven decisions that benefit the company.

Explain your time management strategies, such as setting clear deadlines, assessing urgency and impact, and communicating with stakeholders. Provide an example of managing competing priorities effectively.

Share your insights on current procurement challenges, such as supply chain disruptions, sustainability concerns, or evolving technology. Offer thoughtful observations and potentially how you've navigated these challenges in past roles.