Nova Biomedical is looking for a Supply Chain Specialist I to join our purchasing department on-site in our Waltham, MA facility to be responsible for the procurement and management of purchased commodities including extruded film, plastic and packaging components, subassemblies, equipment, services and supplies to support the Manufacturing and Packaging factory within the guidelines of the Nova Biomedical purchasing system. Essential Responsibilities and Accountabilities: * Ensures compliance with all Nova purchasing procedures and policies. * Schedules and places purchase orders with suppliers based on MRP requirements and order policies while managing inventory to required levels. * Utilize forecasts, historical reference data, and customer inputs to develop build plans and materials/component purchasing forecasts and plans for the Strip Factory proper and the packaging operation. * Work with and provide Production scheduling input to Production Manager. * Maintain raw material/component and finished goods inventory levels at established goals. * Sourcing of film, plastic, packaging components, materials, and services etc. to support the BGM factory in the timely manufacturing of all finished goods products. * Monitor changes to customer orders/forecast and the potential to impact raw material forecast/supply and production plan. * Procurement of capital equipment as required to support the BGM factory. * Responsible for procurement of all MRO and facility related items. * Establish pricing and maintain vendor relationships, negotiate contract requirements as needed. * Identification of cost increases, lead time issues and management of supporting vendors for contracted subassembly vendors. * Assist Accounts Payable in resolving issues. * Discusses defective or unacceptable materials or services with inspection or QC, users, vendors, and others to determine source of discrepancy and take corrective action if applicable. * Support of R&D through procurement of components or services for new product introductions. * Assist in transition of new products from development to production. * Maintains awareness of industry trends and practices through participation in professional organizations such as NAPM and APICS Qualifications: * BS or BA in Business or other applicable discipline, or equivalent experience. * 0-3 years manufacturing purchasing, planning and inventory management experience. * Strong communication skills. * Experience with MRP and purchasing systems as well as computer application skills such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Access. At Nova Biomedical, we practice our core values of mutual respect, honesty, and integrity throughout the company. With a strong sense of family in the workplace, we are proud that one third of all our employees have been with us for over 10 years. Highlights of benefits offered to Nova Biomedical employees include Blue Cross Blue Shield medical plan, tuition reimbursement, matching 401K, company subsidized cafeteria and an innovative scholarship program for children of employees.