Buyer

Description

 Job Brief

The Buyer position is a key role requiring an enthusiastic self-starter with a strong drive to improve existing processes and systems. Excellent organizational skills, an ability to balance immediate/long-term priorities, and exceptional multitasking skills are a necessity. Key objectives are the achievement of targeted customer service levels, supplier management, project budget/delivery tracking, and on-time building of surgical sets. This position will work directly under the Planning and Purchasing Lead and will report to the Director of Planning and Purchasing. This position works closely with the Engineering, Quality, and Materials Departments to source the necessary materials based on their requirements. Once quotes are sourced and orders are placed with vendors, constant and daily communication is maintained between the suppliers and internal departments, along with working with the Director until the orders are received. This is an in-office position, requiring the candidate to work from our Irving office. 

Responsibilities

• Work alongside the Planning and Purchasing Lead to manage day-to-day ordering and project planning for new product launches
• Plan, schedule, and manage the materials for delivering time-critical components to support assigned product lines
• Create purchase orders; maintain accurate open PO lines to define inbound quantities and due dates from vendors
• Identify potential supply risks and inventory exposures by aligning supply chain processes with product development project plan milestones
• Collect and analyze data needed to assess requirements
• Track material flow and cost for all suppliers to ensure on-time delivery and adherence to budget
• Identify the critical path and work with the Director to come up with risk mitigation/contingency strategies for potential schedule slips/material shortages
• Create ad hoc reports/analysis
• Source vendor quotes and track their status
• Maintain status reports and logs
• Other duties as required to assist the department with deadlines

Requirements

Qualifications

• Teamwork: Able to work collaboratively with all levels of staff in such a manner as to achieve company goals and objectives
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• ERP experience, SAP preferred
• Strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written)
• Self-starter with the ability to work under pressure and react quickly to changing priorities

Education and Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant supply chain (planning/procurement) experience; orthopedic or contract manufacturing experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Physical Requirements

This is largely a sedentary role; prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. This role requires the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets, and bend or stand as necessary.