Buyer II
Company: Verathon Inc.
Location: Bothell
Posted on: June 2, 2025
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Job Description:
Buyer II
Location
US-WA-Bothell
ID
2025-1556
Position Type
Full Time
Work Model
Hybrid
Company Overview
Verathon is a global medical device company focused on supporting
customers by being their trusted partner, delivering high-quality
products that endure over time and ensure clinical and economic
utility. Two areas where Verathon has significantly impacted
patient care, and become the market leader in each, are bladder
volume measurement and airway management. The company's BladderScan
portable ultrasound and GlideScope video laryngoscopy &
bronchoscopy systems effectively address unmet needs for healthcare
providers and meaningfully raise the standard of care for patients.
Verathon, a subsidiary of Roper Technologies, is headquartered in
Bothell, Washington, USA and has international subsidiaries in
Canada, Europe and Asia Pacific. For more information, please visit
www.verathon.com.
Overview
Verathon is looking for a Buyer II to become the newest member of
our Purchasing Department located in Bothell, WA. In this role, you
will perform a variety of purchasing assignments, to ensure we
achieve our corporate goals relating to raw inventory availability,
supplier costs, on-time delivery and quality. If you are an
experienced and driven supply chain professional looking for a new
challenge in a rapidly growing business with a purpose of making a
real difference in today's world, then the Buyer II role at
Verathon is the job you have been looking for.
Responsibilities
* Place purchase orders for direct & indirect materials while
ensuring supplier commitments are met
* Manage assigned inventory within predefined Min/Max levels and
countermeasure as needed
* Negotiates with suppliers to mitigate potential delivery issues
before escalating to leadership
* Analyze supplier responses and make recommendations to business
when there are constraints
* Closely monitor supplier OTD and escalate as needed
* Escalate EOL/LTB decisions and associated supplier negotiations
(e.g. pricing, lead-time)
* Collaborate with A/P team members to promptly reconcile
PO/invoice discrepancies
* Work with MRB team to process RTV's in a timely fashion
* Respond to and update ECR's and ECO's as needed
* Work with Suppliers and Verathon employees to return
non-conforming material to suppliers (RMA Returns)
* Identify potential supply chain risks and offer creative
solutions
* Participate in Supplier Business Review meetings as needed
* Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree preferred
* 3 years minimum of purchasing experience
* Experience purchasing direct materials as well as indirect
materials (consumables used by Manufacturing)
* Experience managing VMI programs preferred
* Proven ability to negotiate with suppliers
* Demonstrated ability to prepare and present information
* Ability to create partnerships with suppliers and internal
stakeholders
* Understanding of MRP, bill of materials, engineering change order
processes
* Proficient in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel. Epicor experience
a plus
* Travel up to 10% of the time is required
* APICS and ISM Certifications are preferred Why Join Us? Be part
of an innovative team that is dedicated to improving patient
outcomesEngage in meaningful work that makes a difference in the
healthcare industryCompetitive salary and comprehensive benefits
package
EEO
Research shows that women and underrepresented groups tend to apply
to jobs only when they check every box on a job posting. If you're
currently reading this and hesitating to click "Apply" for that
reason, we encourage you to go for it! Even if you are not a match
for this role, we may have another opportunity that may be a great
fit.
Verathon is an equal opportunity employer and strongly supports
diversity in the workplace. We believe that diverse ideas, opinions
and perspectives will build a strong foundation for success. In
order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to
all individuals, employment decisions at Verathon will be based on
merit, qualifications, and abilities. Verathon does not
discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis
of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic
protected by law.
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