Associate Buyer Planner

Highridge Medical•Westminster, CO

5d•$56,000 - $70,000

About The Position

We are seeking a motivated, analytical professional who wants to build a career in supply chain. Previous supply chain experience is a plus, but we also value curiosity, accountability, problem-solving ability, and a strong drive to learn. This role provides hands-on experience in demand planning, purchasing, supplier performance, inventory optimization, and material availability across a global product portfolio. We’re looking for someone who asks good questions, follows through, learns quickly, and takes increasing ownership as their skills grow.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations, or a related field preferred.
Supply chain, purchasing, planning, logistics, manufacturing, or related experience is a plus, including internships or relevant coursework.
Strong analytical skills and proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
SAP, ERP, Power BI, or similar systems experience is a plus.
Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to learn quickly, manage priorities, and work effectively across teams.
APICS certification or regulated manufacturing experience is a plus, not required.

Nice To Haves

Previous supply chain experience
Curiosity
Accountability
Problem-solving ability
Strong drive to learn
SAP, ERP, Power BI, or similar systems experience
APICS certification
Regulated manufacturing experience

Responsibilities

Support material availability while balancing inventory, working capital, and excess and obsolete inventory.
Partner with S&OP and cross-functional teams to support demand and supply planning.
Monitor supplier quality, cost, capacity, lead times, and delivery performance.
Support supplier transfers and new product introductions without disrupting supply.
Identify and implement process improvements that increase efficiency.
Proactively identify supply issues and help resolve them before they impact customers.
Support inventory and supply performance for an assigned Product Franchise.
Analyze demand, inventory, and supplier data to support planning and purchasing decisions.
Utilize SAP and planning tools to maintain accurate material requirements and master data.
Monitor supplier performance and support corrective actions and continuous improvement.
Support sourcing activities, supplier evaluations, negotiations, and relationship management.
Review supply and demand variances and help mitigate shortages, backorders, and excess inventory.
Partner with Engineering, Quality, Regulatory, Marketing, Finance, and Operations on supplier qualification and new product introductions.
Turn data into actionable recommendations and communicate effectively with internal teams and suppliers.
Demonstrate Highridge Medical values: Radical Responsiveness, Relentless Grit, and Remarkable Results.