Procurement Agent II

Merit Medical Oncology

Procurement Agent II managing essential purchasing operations at Merit Medical. Resolving purchasing issues and supporting production requirements in innovative medical device manufacturing.

Posted 5/7/2026full-timeSouth Jordan • Utah • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Determines production requirements and dock dates by running shortage reports and communicating with production planners.
Obtains appropriate signature levels for purchase orders; prepares the order through the ERP/MRP/EPO system.
Expedites materials from suppliers to ensure on-time delivery.
Works with the Quality Assurance and Engineering departments to verify the accuracy of Non-Conforming Material Reports before returning materials to suppliers.
Obtains corrective action reports from suppliers to ensure that quality problems are resolved in a timely manner.
Supports the Engineering and Manufacturing departments on new product requirements to ensure that program deadlines are met.
Attends scheduled production planning and engineering meetings.
Provides monthly purchasing reports.
Supports production teams, as required.
Reviews supplier contracts and ensures Suppliers are meeting the negotiated service levels and agreed pricing.
Evaluates vendor price increases. Works with management in obtaining new negotiated pricing and service levels.
Meets with suppliers and manufacturers' representatives to obtain information concerning pricing, quality, availability and delivery of parts.
Evaluates Engineering Change Notices for cost or delivery impacts and to coordinate implementation of changes with suppliers.
Assists with supplier selection and set up.
Performs other tasks, as required.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Education and/or experience equivalent to a related Bachelor's Degree.
A minimum of two years of purchasing experience.
Knowledge of purchasing methods and procedures.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work well with others.
Ability to communicate and negotiate well with vendors.
Excellent knowledge of business mathematics.
Demonstrated computer skills preferably spreadsheets, word processing, database and other applicable software programs.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Multiple Shifts and Hours to choose from: Days, Swing (Eve), and Nights
Medical/Dental & Other Insurances (eligible the first of month after 30 days)
Low Cost Onsite Medical Clinic
Two (2) Onsite Cafeterias
Employee Garden | Gardening Classes
3 Weeks' Vacation | 1 Week Sick-Time | Paid Holidays
401K | Health Savings Account

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Hard Skills & Tools

purchasing methodsbusiness mathematicsvendor negotiationproduction planningquality assurancematerial expeditingcontract reviewcost evaluationengineering change noticessupplier selection

Soft Skills

written communicationverbal communicationinterpersonal skillsnegotiation skillsteam collaborationproblem-solvingorganizational skillsattention to detailtime managementreporting