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mirus Consulting Group is a local company based in Humacao, Puerto Rico that provides computer system validation and information technology consulting services to pharmaceutical companies and other organizations across the Island and parts of the United States. Its services include the assessment and validation of automation equipment, network infrastructures and business processes, as well as the involved project management.

Job Description

Responsible for obtaining services, materials, components, supplies, tooling and equipment while achieving the targeted inventory levels.  Checks requisitions, obtains quotations, examines bids, and makes awards.  Develops new supply sources where vendors and suppliers are inadequate.  As required, monitors the cost, schedule, and scope of assigned subcontracts to assure best quality at best value.  May evaluate vendor reliability. Coordinates activities involved with procuring goods and services (e.g., raw materials, equipment, tools, parts, supplies) and ensures that items and services purchased are of high quality, on time and at the lowest total price.

Responsabilities

• Interacts with suppliers by phone or service providers in person to negotiate activities involved with procuring materials and service. Requests bids from new suppliers by personal contact and / or phone to ensure the best price for materials.
• Assists internal and external customers by answering questions and assisting in solving their problems so they can perform within established guidelines (i.e., Good Manufacturing Practices, Food and Drug Administration)
• Audits various forecasts, patterns, and reports to optimize inventory levels and ensure inventory demands are met and / or company service provided to employees meets business need.
• Identifies invoice discrepancies (e.g., duplicate billing, price differences, quantity errors) by researching process steps and / or interfacing with appropriate departments to resolve the problem.
• Investigates non-conforming materials by interfacing with production engineers, receiving personnel, and / or suppliers to identify the cause.
• Maintains manual and / or computerized records of activities (e.g., items / services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality / performance and inventories) to provide accurate information source.
• Provides written data (e.g., memos, letters, purchase orders) to departments and suppliers to convey company needs and requirements.
• Processes purchase requests by accessing database and assigning a number to the order to provide an information source for tracking the order.

Quality System Requirement :

In all actions, demonstrates a primary commitment to patient safety and product quality by maintaining compliance to the Quality Policy and all other documented quality processes and procedures.

For those individuals that supervise others, the following statements are applicable :

Knowledge :

This Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age or disability. We assure you that your opportunity for employment with this Company depends solely on your qualifications.