Buyer

Globus Medical•Audubon, PA

About The Position

At Globus Medical, we move with a sense of urgency to deliver innovations that improve the quality of life of patients with musculoskeletal disorders. Our team is inspired by the needs of these patients, and the surgeons and healthcare providers who treat them. We embrace a culture of exceptional response by partnering with researchers and educators to transform clinical insights into tangible solutions. Our solutions improve the techniques and outcomes of surgery so patients can resume their lives as quickly as possible. Position Summary: Reviews and analyzes purchase requisitions. Oversees purchasing activities with manufacturing, planning and engineering departments to acquire inventory in a cost effective and timely manner. Reviews purchase requisitions, purchase change orders and requests for supplier quotes. Responsible for procurement business system data input and integrity. 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. Develops new supply sources when vendors and suppliers are no longer competitive. Recommends cost saving proposals and interacts closely with suppliers and QA to resolve quality issues. Works with management to address all aspects of commodity management, including procurement support, commodity business plans, market trends assessment, pricing, and product availability. At Globus Medical, we move with a sense of urgency to deliver innovations that improve the quality of life of patients with musculoskeletal disorders. Our team is inspired by the needs of these patients, and the surgeons and healthcare providers who treat them. We embrace a culture of exceptional response by partnering with researchers and educators to transform clinical insights into tangible solutions. Our solutions improve the techniques and outcomes of surgery so patients can resume their lives as quickly as possible.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, or similar field preferred and a minimum of 2 years of related experience
Project management experience preferred
Ability to work under minimum supervision with a high degree of organizational and technical competence
Excellent negotiation, presentation, verbal and written communication skills
Advanced ability to prioritize work while balancing multiple priorities and focusing on excellent customer service
Possesses excellent aptitude for customer service with confidence and the ability to communicate professional with internal and external stakeholders as needed
Excellent proficiency in MS Office applications, especially Excel, with the ability to collect and review data, establish facts and successfully solve problems
Ability to function well under pressure and expend effort to meet schedules and deadlines
Experience working for a medical device manufacturer preferred
Attention to detail
Self-starter
Advanced critical thinking and problems-solving skills
Required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
Required to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
Required to possess specific visons abilities, including: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and capacity to adjust focus

Nice To Haves

Project management experience preferred
Experience working for a medical device manufacturer preferred

Responsibilities

Sustains open communication with suppliers to ensure delivery schedules are maintained, while communicating directly with customers when critical issues arise
Coordinates with suppliers and Accounts Payable, ensuring purchase orders are received and any outstanding invoices or discrepancies are resolved
Manages purchase orders and resolves all supplier problems associated with late deliveries, over shipments, invoicing issues, and rework and scrap material
Drives cost reductions and supports capacity planning while maintaining high-quality products through organized buying activities and strong supplier relationships
Oversees supplier coordination through consistent order review meetings and closure of action items, maintaining a balance of supply and demand while meeting company costs, lead time and inventory objectives
Provides leadership, guidance, and mentorship to the purchasing team, developing and implementing inventory controls and best practices
Adheres 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 role
Represents 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 parties
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.