Buyer/Planner
Synectics
Seattle, WA
Description
The Buyer / Planner is responsible for purchasing and the end to end tactical management of defined suppliers and / or categories.
This position ensures quality, compliance, and competitive pricing in line with strategic objectives and defined schedules that support the development and commercialization of individualized cancer treatments.
This includes working across the organization to understand supply needs and planning; negotiating best pricing and favorable terms through analytics, RFP, supplier review and knowledge consistent with business short and long term goals and defined metrics.
Skills : Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in business, accounting or related discipline preferred with 0-2 years of purchasing experience in Biotech or related industry
Compensation
$28-$34 / hr
Benefits
Healthcare Insurance : Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois.
Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.
Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.
Dental Insurance : Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.
Vision Insurance : Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.
k) Plan : The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the (k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins.
Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.
Technical Certification Bonus : Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $ for an approved professional certification.
In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us.
Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus.
It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.
Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.
Full-time
Information Security Engineer
Synectics
San Jose, CA
Description
Firewall deployment and migration projects
Network segmentation projects.
Migrating existing firewalls from older platform to newer.
Troubleshooting and deploying new firewalls
Implementing network segmentation and migrating campus and DC services
Analyzing the logs and coordinating with business owners to implementing access controls and network restrictions.
Create and Maintain standard operating procedures and guides for new and / or existing security solution implementations.
Drives projects to completion with minimal supervision
Knowledge transfer to operations teams.
Skills : Qualifications
Certifications PCNSA or similar, CISSP or similar, SANS GCIH or similar preferred.
8+ years in system and / or security administration in an Enterprise Information Technology environment
Administrative and solution design experience with enterprise security solutions
Cybersecurity experience
Hands-on experience with Palo Alto firewalls
Must have 5+ years’ experience in enterprise deployments.
Strong knowledge and troubleshooting experience with routing, security protocols, ACLs, IPS, Firewalls, WAF, and Intrusion Prevention Systems
Prefer experience with Global Protect VPN
Prefer knowledge of scripting languages such as Python, Curl, and others.
Compensation
$70 to $ / hr
Benefits
Healthcare Insurance : Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois.
Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.
Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.
Dental Insurance : Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.
Vision Insurance : Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.
k) Plan : The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the (k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins.
Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.
Technical Certification Bonus : Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $ for an approved professional certification.
In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us.
Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus.
It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.
Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.
Full-time
Buyer/Planner
Synectics
Pittsburgh, PA
Description
The purpose of this position is to ensure items or services are purchased from suppliers and are delivered upon agreed terms and conditions while seeking maximum value for the company including agreed upon delivery and cost at the plant level.
Implement, monitor, measure and report production schedules to assure that matched sets of materials and capacity's are available to meet the needs of customers and that production schedules are met.
This includes management of all planning and production execution data including the creation of work orders, identification and management of priorities, capacity constraints, production monitoring, etc.
Interfaces with Planning and Materials to plan and prioritize purchasing activities to support the Product Line.
Ensure POs are created prior to commitment and GR is performed after goods receipt or service delivery.
Interface with AP to ensure that the entire procurement to pay (P2P) process is implemented fully and seamlessly at the plant level.
Ensures the correct buy to pay channel (matrix) is consistently applied regarding the use of P-Cards and purchase orders.
Transmits and prioritizes approved purchase orders, with appropriate supporting documents, to suppliers.
Tracks acknowledgement of order by suppliers.
Prepares, communicates, and manages open purchase order reports providing visibility of potential interruptions to internal customers.
Tracks and manages supplier adherence to quoted and system lead time, delivery date and cost.
Reviews, updates, and maintains open purchase orders until closed.
Follows up System Action Messages in a timely manner
Ensure adherence to approved Supplier agreements / contracts.
Supports Finance, Quality, Materials and Logistics staff in resolving reception and invoice discrepancies.
Prepares and maintains purchase orders for non-inventory supplies, equipment, and services within system.
Maintains all MRP planning and scheduling parameters for "make" items.
Analyzes planned order reports and provides timely release of production work orders specified by the Production Plan.
Implementing revision changes
Interfaces with production teams and procurement specialists to prioritize the most critical items.
Identifies and brings to resolution any production demand / supply imbalances in both volume and mix.
Provides daily guidance and information to the product line team regarding the status of production schedules.
Prepares and communicates shortage and backlog reports and provides visibility of other potential interruptions to the Planning Manager, Materials Manager or Manufacturing Manager.
Reports all scheduling, capacity, and production tracking data, statistics and metrics as defined by the Master Schedule policy.
This will include confirming and reporting labor hours for the shop.
Assists finance to understand job costs and / or variances.
Complies with all internal and local procedures applicable to the job function including Personnel, Quality System and Health, Safety and Environmental.
Provides clerical support associated with preparing and filing of specific Supply Chain documents, reports, performance indicators, and correspondence.
Initiate Non-Conformance Reports and / or Engineering Work Requests for problems discovered during the procurement process and after receipt of product.
Manage return of products to vendors for credit via return purchase orders.
Work in conjunction with logistics for shipment needs.
Complies with Purchasing Security Measures.
Ensures the safety of employees by following and enforcing safety policies and procedures.
Skills : Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or Business Administration (or comparable degree) or equivalent or equivalent work experience
Minimum 3 years of experience in purchasing, inventory management or planning
History of buying experience
An ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels of the organization with Operations, Engineering, Finance and Quality
Understands the financial impact of purchasing and inventory transactions
Ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities
Understanding of ERP software systems
SAP experience required
Commitment to continuous improvement and comfortable performing in an evolving work environment
Ability to effectively negotiate with suppliers
Ability to analyze and solve problems
Ability to demonstrate principled leadership with sound business ethics and consistency with principles, values, and behavior
Competencies :
Accountability
Discipline
Initiative
Cooperation
Communication
Ambition
Assertiveness
Teamwork
Organizational Skills
Compensation
$24-$30 / hr
Benefits
Healthcare Insurance : Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois.
Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.
Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.
Dental Insurance : Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.
Vision Insurance : Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.
k) Plan : The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the (k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins.
Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.
Technical Certification Bonus : Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $ for an approved professional certification.
In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us.
Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus.
It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.
Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.
Full-time
Mechanical Engineer/ Assembler
Synectics
Pittsburgh, PA
Description
The purpose of this position is to test and troubleshoot Electronic Assemblies to board and component level if needed
Acting as the primary Manufacturing liaison with Customers and Engineering Department during intensive customer witnessed Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT).
Design and implement circuit changes for obsolete components.
Design and build test fixtures for new and existing products as required.
Create / administer schedules based on current production requirements (production orders, sales orders, shop orders, RMAs).
Generate databases / tracking mechanisms to ensure test data is accurately archived, searchable and retrievable.
Identification and procurement of proper tools for safe and efficient assembly and testing of products.
Document and correct deficiencies identified during development and testing processes.
Identify material shortages and material issues and address with the materials group to fulfill shortages or to expedite more / new material.
Skills : Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED
AS degree in Electronics, Electronics Test Certification or equivalent experience
Proficiency in digital and analog circuit trouble shooting to component level
The ability to understand technical documentation, drawings, wiring charts and operating instructions
Excellent soldering / wiring skills
Prior experience in a manufacturing environment
Detailed oriented, organized, always keeping Safety First
Good verbal and written communicator
Ability to work in a team environment
Must be a good listener, paying attention to details
Self-sufficient in performing all duties
Ability to generate and review technical drawings, procedures and bills of material.
Experience with common electronic tools-oscilloscope, multimeter, etc.
Independent go-getter that is inquisitive but can still work within a team setting
Compensation
$25 / hr
Benefits
Healthcare Insurance : Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois.
Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.
Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.
Dental Insurance : Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.
Vision Insurance : Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.
k) Plan : The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the (k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins.
Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.
Technical Certification Bonus : Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $ for an approved professional certification.
In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us.
Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus.
It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.
Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.
Full-time