Buyer
Globus Medical - Memphis, TN
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Position Summary: Coordinates purchasing activities with manufacturing, planning and engineering departments to acquire inventory in a cost effective and timely manner. Processes purchase requisitions, purchase change orders and requests for quotes to suppliers. Creates and maintains bills of material and commodities numbers in supply chain management or other enterprise-wide systems. Performs cost analysis and volume planning for major commodities (e.g., materials, components, equipment and services). Monitors the cost, schedule and scope of assigned subcontracts to negotiate highest quality at best value.Essential Functions:Monitor purchase orders and communicates regularly with suppliers to maintain delivery schedules, and proactively communicate to internal customers when critical issues ariseSupports communication with suppliers and Accounts Payable to resolve invoices, purchase orders and other discrepanciesWork with Accounts Payable and suppliers to reconcile invoice and purchase order discrepanciesReviews and manages inventory levels to achieve target levels in conjunction with product development and quality teamsMaintains strong supplier relationships in order to drive cost reductions and support capacity planning while maintaining high-quality productPerforms other duties as assignedAdheres to the letter and spirit of the company Code of Conduct, the AdvaMed Code, MedTech Code, and all other company policies.Ensures Compliance with applicable governmental laws, rules, and regulations, both in the United States and internationally, by completing introductory and annual training and maintaining knowledge of compliance as it applies to your roleRepresents the company in a professional manner and uphold the highest standards of ethical business practices and socially responsible conduct in all interactions with other employees, customers, suppliers, and other third partiesReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. Qualifications:Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and writtenComfortable working in multi-tasking, high volume environments, with a high aptitude for customer servicePossesses strong aptitude for customer serviceExcellent proficiency in MS Office applications, especially Excel, with strong analytical capabilitiesTypically requires a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 2 years of related experience; or an advanced degree without experience; or equivalent work experienceProject management experience preferredPhysical DemandsThe physical demands listed here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawlRequired to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 poundsRequired to possess specific visons abilities, including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and capacity to adjust focus
Created: 2024-10-07