Job Description

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\xc2\xae 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.





We are looking for highly motivated, performance driven individuals to be a part of our expanding team. We do this by hiring amazing people guided by shared values who exceed customer expectations. Our continued success depends on it!



Position Overview:
The Buyer/Purchasing Administrator is part of Insulet Malaysia\xe2\x80\x99s Supply Chain organization, reporting to the Senior Manager, Supply Chain. The Buyer/Purchasing Administrator has two key responsibilities. First, s/he is responsible for traditional buying, mostly of Indirect materials. Responsibilities include dealing with suppliers, converting requisitions to purchase orders, and sending these to suppliers, following up with suppliers to ensure delivery dates are met. Additionally, the Buyer/Purchasing Administrator is responsible for administering Insulet Malaysia\xe2\x80\x99s 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.

Insulet Corporation (NASDAQ: PODD) is an innovative medical device company dedicated to making the lives of people with diabetes easier. Through its OmniPod Insulin Management System, Insulet seeks to expand the use of insulin pump therapy among people with insulin-dependent diabetes. Insulet\'s Delivery Systems business also partners with global pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies to tailor the OmniPod technology platform for the delivery of subcutaneous drugs across multiple therapeutic areas.

Responsibilities:

• 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 goods.
• Resolves shipments in error with suppliers.
• Expedites orders when necessary.
• Coordinates new supplier set up process as needed.
• Trains new local users on use of procurement system
• Verifies purchase requisitions by comparing items requested to master list, clarifying unclear items, recommends alternatives as needed.
• Performs other duties as required.

Education and Experience:
Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related field preferred; supply chain concentration preferred.
• 1-2 years of experience as a Buyer/Planner, preferably in a Medical Device Environment
• Professional certification a plus

Preferred Skills and Competencies:

• Experience with ERP/MRP
• Experience with SAP Software preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office \xe2\x80\x93 emphasis on Excel
• Excellent problem solving and analytical abilities
• Cooperative, team player and positive attitude a must
• Strong service-orientation
• Clear verbal and written communication skills
• Multi-language fluency preferred (English, Malay, Mandarin)

NOTE: This position requires on-site working (requires on-site office/plant/lab work). #LI-Onsite