Buyer I

About the Role

This position is responsible for purchasing replenishment of component and finished goods of instruments and implants for assigned product lines. The Buyer will also assist with the purchase of prototypes, pilot production, and full launch quantities for new product launches. The Buyer ensures instruments and related components are procured through qualified sources and delivered within set schedules. This role involves executing procurement strategies, including supplier consolidation, kanban, VMI, and supplier management, while monitoring performance based on quality, delivery, and lead-time metrics.

Strong analytic and problem-solving abilities, negotiation skills, project management, consensus-building, interpersonal relationship skills, and risk management as they pertain to supply chain are critical for this position. The individual will provide upper management with timely information on program performance, material acquisitions, and execution to technical, cost, and schedule objectives.

Responsibilities

• Initiates and monitors open purchase orders to ensure timely receipt and to maintain inventory target levels.
• Assists in negotiating pricing and delivery, as well as supplier selection and management.
• Ensures consistent, high-level performance of subcontract suppliers to delivery schedules, commitment, and performance based on negotiated contracts.
• Develops and maintains strong working relationships with major suppliers to assure implementation and completion of the production plan.
• Supports development activities with direct purchases of raw materials, components, and instruments required for prototypes, pilot production, and initial launch requirements.
• Provides support for engineering change orders, non-conformances, and accounting/receiving discrepancies.
• Serves as a core team member for product launches, set builds, and other special projects as assigned.
• Assists with implementation of procurement strategies, including supplier consolidation, kanban, VMI programs, and identification of alternative procurement sources to ensure long-term, cost-effective supply.
• Manages inventory levels, schedules, and availability of selected items to meet build and launch schedules.
• Provides liaison services between suppliers and various internal departments, including R&D, Quality, and Regulatory.
• Assists with the return-to-vendor (RTV) process and RTV reconciliation.
• Works with Accounts Payable on resolution of problem invoices or supplier billing disputes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Proven procurement, project management, cost reduction, and process improvement skills.
• Working knowledge of MRP (Materials Requirement Planning) software.
• Detail-oriented with solid math skills.
• Proven negotiation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective interaction with all internal and external levels.
• Self-directed, self-starter with the ability to prioritize multiple projects and work independently as well as in a team environment.
• High degree of initiative and ownership.
• Strong analytical skills in forecasting and anticipating production needs and capabilities.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with changing situations under stress.
• Ability to energize and influence cross-functional project teams and individuals, including internal and external resources at all levels.
• Computer literacy applied to scheduling and data management.
• Strong interpersonal skills to resolve conflicting interests and obtain cooperation.
• Proficiency in MS Office and other applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, Visio) to support project work, inventory modeling, and management reporting.

Qualifications

• Minimum undergraduate bachelor’s degree (BS/BA), preferably in a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a related field, preferably in a medical device environment.
• CPIM certification desirable or in progress (APICS, Six Sigma, CPM, CPIM, CPCM, PMI).
• Well-established track record of increasing levels of responsibility.
• Process improvement experience within a manufacturing or medical device environment preferred.
• Project management experience and formal project management training preferred.

For roles based in the United States that require access to hospital facilities, candidates must be eligible for and maintain credentials at all required hospitals, including meeting any applicable physical requirements or vaccination requirements (including the COVID-19 vaccine, as applicable). At this time, ATEC Spine does not sponsor employment visas for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer sponsorship.

Pay

$75,000 to $85,000 full-time annual salary, depending on candidate’s qualifications, education, skill set, years of experience, and internal equity.