Procurement Administrator

Insulet started in 2000 with an idea and a mission to enable our customers to enjoy simplicity, freedom and healthier lives through the use of our Omnipod® product platform. In the last two decades we have improved the lives of hundreds of thousands of patients by using innovative technology that is wearable, waterproof, and lifestyle accommodating.

Company Overview

Insulet started in 2000 driven to achieve our mission of enabling our customers to enjoy simplicity, freedom and healthier lives through the use of our Omnipod® product platform. In the last two decades we have improved the lives of hundreds of thousands of patients who have insulin-requiring diabetes, by using innovative technology that is wearable, waterproof, and lifestyle accommodating. We are on an exciting trajectory of significant growth and global expansion enabling us to reach more patients around the globe.

We are looking for highly motivated, performance driven individuals who want to be part of building our Center of Excellence and be at the forefront of our rapidly growing global footprint. We are looking to hire amazing people who are guided by shared values and desire to exceed customer expectations. Our continued success depends on it.

Position Overview

The Buyer – Purchasing Administrator is part of Insulet’s Global Procurement organization, reporting to the Indirect Category manager. The Buyer – Purchasing Administrator has two key Responsibilities: First, she/he is responsible for administering Insulet’s purchasing system. This includes but is not limited to: requesting onboarding paperwork from suppliers, tracking weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual metrics of supplier performance, managing the open order report, and working with Insulet stakeholders to refine the policies, procedures, and systems governing Insulet’s purchasing system.

Additionally, the Buyer – Purchasing Administrator is responsible for traditional buying, mostly of Indirect materials. Responsibilities: include negotiating with suppliers, converting requisitions to purchase orders and sending these to suppliers, following up with suppliers to ensure delivery dates are met.

Responsibilities

The following represents the primary responsibilities of the position. Other duties may be assigned as needed

• Coordinates new supplier set up process
• Manages and maintains Master Data information
• Verifies purchase requisitions by comparing items requested to master list, clarifying unclear items, recommends alternatives
• Turns requisitions into purchase orders and forwards purchase orders to suppliers
• Prepares purchase orders by verifying specifications and price, obtains recommendations from suppliers for substitute items
• Provides purchasing information by collecting, analyzing and summarizing data and trends
• Monitors shipments to ensure that goods come in on time and traces shipment of undelivered good
• Resolves shipments in error with suppliers
• Expedites orders when necessary
• Negotiates purchasing agreements with suppliers
• Oversees all phases of inventory movements, including ordering, receiving
• Performs other duties as required

Required Leadership/Interpersonal Skills & Behaviors

• Organization and attention to detail.
• interpersonal skills.
• Cross-functional collaboration and multicultural awareness.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced and demanding global environment.
• Ability to perform under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Cooperative, team player and positive attitude
• Service-orientation
• Clear verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Skills and Competencies

• Experience with ERP/MRP
• Experience with SAP S4/Hanna
• Proficient in MS Office – emphasis on Excel
• Excellent problem solving and analytical abilities

Education and Experience

• BS/BA in Business Administration, Communications, Engineer preferred
• 2 years of experience as a Buyer/Planner a plus, preferably in a Medical Device Environment APICS Certification a plus
• English proficiency required

Additional Information

• The position is hybrid work at our Guadalajara Office.
• Minimal travel required