Buyer

ABOUT US

Orchid's Arab site in northern Alabama is not far from Huntsville, rated #1 best place to live in the U.S. by U.S. News & World Report 2022-2023. Arab is centrally located to world class recreation and attractions, as well as top-ranked schools and low cost of living. The Arab, AL site was established in 2007 and joined the Orchid team in 2012. Our 70,000 square foot facility employees approximately 200 team members. We focus primarily on advanced machining of complex instruments for the large joint, spine and trauma markets. Our key products are instruments, implants, and trials. A career at Orchid provides competitive benefits, the ability to take on new responsibilities, and learn and grow in your career.

SHIFT

A BRIEF OVERVIEW
The Buyer is responsible for purchasing production materials/supplies, office supplies and services for the company in an efficient and economical manner following established policies and procedures in processing purchase orders.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Researches products, prepares purchase orders and places orders, and selects vendors
• Organizes product information, and tracks back orders
• Obtains materials from suppliers at the lowest cost consistent with considerations of quality, reliability of source and urgency of need
• Studies market trends, interviews vendors, and recommends sources of supply
• Analyzes quotations received, selects or recommends suppliers, and schedules deliveries.
• Develops and maintains necessary records and files for efficient operation
• Occasionally sends RFQ for Raw Material Inventory with new and existing suppliers according to requests from Material Coordinator or Planner.
• Prepares purchase orders, solicit bid proposals, and review requisitions for materials/supplies and services.
• Maintain Approved Supplier List documentation such as Supplier Questionnaires and Certifications as applicable.
• Confers with suppliers on critical Purchase Orders to ensure prompt deliveries as applicable and adjusts delivery dates based on business need.
• Verify bills from suppliers to ensure proper payment as requested.
• Work with other purchasing personnel to generate monthly reports such as Raw Material Savings (Ti/SS), Key Supplier Score Cards, Open POs status, etc.
• Participate in inventory reconciliation including cycle counting and yearly physical inventories
• Proactively report product and material availability issues occasionally assists in the development and implementation of mitigation plans related to these issues
• Frequently participates in daily production meetings
• Occasionally reviews catalogs, industry periodicals, directories, trade journals, and Internet sites and consult with other department personnel to locate necessary goods and services
• Selects vendors on the basis of price, capability, and past performance following departmental guidelines and commodity strategy
• Maintains and reviews computerized or manual records of items purchased, costs, deliveries, product performance, and inventories.
• Confers with staff, users, and vendors to discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services and determine corrective action.
• Implement CIPs (Cost Improvement Projects) and PPV (Purchase Price Variance) opportunities in order to meet annual variance goals
• Occasionally analyzes the requirements of the commodity, including preliminary specifications, preferred supplier and date commodity as needed.
• Perform tasks in ERP related to purchasing activities (i.e. item master, purchase order, vendors, purchasing reports, RFQ, etc.)
• Occasionally draft and route procurement specification changes and updates via established document control system

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

• Associates (Preferred)
• Bachelor (Preferred)

EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

• 1+ Years of Experience in Supply Chain, Purchasing, or Sourcing (Required)
• 3+ Years of Experience in Supply Chain, Purchasing, or Sourcing (Preferred)
• Manufacturing Experience (Preferred)
• Experience in E-sourcing (Preferred)

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS THAT ENABLE SUCCESS

• Problem Solving - Working Experience
• External Resource Management - Working Experience
• Project Management - Basic Knowledge
• Strategic Sourcing - Working Experience
• Computer Knowledge - Working Experience
• Negotiating - Basic Knowledge
• Strategic Planning - Working Experience
• Influence - Basic Knowledge
• Communication - Working Experience

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Must be able to communicate and exchange information with others - Constantly

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Opportunity to work in a growing company
• Ability to help people live a longer, more active life
• Comprehensive benefit package
• Ability to work in an organization that values:
  • Integrity First: We do the right thing
  • Teamwork: We are one Orchid
  • Results: Our results matter

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Candidates offered employment may be required to submit to a pre-employment background check and pre-employment drug-screening based on position requirements
• Candidates must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States through eVerify

At Orchid, we fully support a diverse and inclusive workplace and we are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, hair type, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.

Orchid Orthopedic Solutions only pays fees for solicited presentations of job seekers submitted through our preferred vendor job board by recruiters, employment agencies, or other parties.