Alphatec Spine is hiring a
Buyer I

Summary

Join our team as a Buyer responsible for purchasing replenishment of component and finished goods, executing procurement strategies, and ensuring timely delivery of instruments and related components.

Requirements

• Proven procurement, project management, cost reduction, and process improvement skills
• Working knowledge of MRP (Materials Requirement Planning) software
• Detail oriented and possess solid math skills
• Proven negotiations skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required to communicate effectively with all levels both internal and external
• Self-directed, self-starter that possesses ability to prioritize multiple projects and works independently as well as in a team environment
• High degree of initiative and ownership
• Must possess solid analytical skills in forecasting and anticipating production needs and capabilities
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of changing situations under stress
• The 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 requiring the ability to resolve conflicting interests and obtain cooperation
• MS Office and other applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, Visio) to support project work, inventory modeling and effective management reporting and presentations

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

$65,000 to $75,000 Full-Time Annual Salary