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Cutera (NASDAQ: CUTR) is a leading aesthetics device company with a comprehensive product portfolio and a global distribution footprint. We are a fast-paced, high-tech medical device company looking for the right person to help grow our business and reap the rewards of doing it! We hire the best people and provide them the best comp and benefits to help improve their lives. Read more at www.cutera.com

Position Summary

Conduct various activities to support involving procurement of goods and services in support of producing company products and in support of the R&D Department.  Evaluate supplier performance to quality and delivery requirements, and assist in providing new sources of supply as needed.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Review requisitions to ensure that the request is valid and meets procedural requirements.
• Review reports against open/closed POs and reconcile for accuracy.
• Check accuracy of requests against specifications.
• Identify qualified suppliers and negotiate best price for products/services.
• Provide engineering staff with status reports of material usage as requested.
• Assure the smooth flow of materials into and through the facility with close interaction with suppliers, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance and Engineering.
• Interact with product engineering and quality assurance to insure that requirements and quality on all commodities are maintained.
• Identify and Procure items under his/her responsibility for the production needs based on established inventory goals.
• Ensure availability of components and materials in order to support production process.
• Maintain good communication with suppliers and production supervisors to assure timely delivery of materials.
• Conduct problem solving and performance improvement with suppliers as needed to resolve delivery and/or quality issues.
• Facilitate communication of supplier issues with the Materials Manager as appropriate.
• Ensure compliance with QSR, (Quality System Regulations) as well as other applicable regulations related to environmental, safety, and health.
• Procure requirements at lowest cost, consistent with quality and service required.
• Review schedules and forecasts and Issue Purchase Order/Requisitions per the SOPs.
• Enter, expedite and track Purchase Orders with suppliers to insure deliveries, Blanket Orders, Vendor Managed Inventory, etc. are in alignment with production requirements.
• Assist in eliminating non-value added steps throughout the value system.
• Advise appropriate personnel of schedule or material availability changes.
• Source and quote inventory items, inventory services, supplies and tooling in accordance with applicable procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

•  AA/BS degree desirable
• Three to five years of experience in Operations in a medical device company, or other highly regulated/high tech manufacturing background - prefer purchasing background
• Computer/Software literate (MS Office, ERP as appropriate)
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of FDA GMP and ISO Certification requirements
• Strong analytical/reasoning skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Good multi-tasking ability
• Ability to conduct effective negotiations, conflict resolution, presentation and facilitation skills

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

If you are ready to become part of our spectacular, growing, and FUN company, then apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Applicants responding to this posting must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Competitive salary, benefits, ESPP and stock options. Cutera is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.