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axogen · 2 months ago

Purchasing Specialist

Burleson, Texas, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$61K/yr - $76K/yr

3+ years exp

Axogen is dedicated to restoring health and improving quality of life through innovative solutions in peripheral nerve function. The Purchasing Specialist will support procurement efforts for manufacturing and other departments, assist in inventory management, and contribute to production analysis and planning.

BiotechnologyMedicalMedical Device

Culture & Values

Responsibilities

Support short- and long-term supply chain strategies by building strong relationships with internal departments and external vendors, planning for inventory to maintain safety & quality, ensure business continuity, reduce costs, and improve efficiency

Procure necessary supplies to support production and business needs while adhering to all quality and corporate procedures

Negotiates with vendors for good and services, negotiating the best possible price and service guarantee

Assist in developing new supply sources where vendors meet specifications and quality standards

Examines bids, reviews with management, and makes awards

Establishes account/credit and terms

Negotiates blanket purchase orders when appropriate, reviews with management, and monitors cost during the time period

Works closely with receiving staff to ensure proper supplies arrived

Traces delinquent arrivals from purchase orders

Assist in resolving issues and conflicts with suppliers

Maintain all applicable databases (Great Plains, Excel) used in developing the cost and quantity estimates, planning, and tracking inventory

Support business by analyzing production flow, supply inventory / deliver, working with sales to ensure safe and effective product is available for customers

Coordinate closely with sales and marketing teams to understand forecast and ensure appropriate analysis and data is put together to ensure production plan meets future demand

Coordinate closely with other departments (e.g. finance, quality, processing center(s), distribution center(s)) to create data needed to ensure appropriate plans are in place to meet current and future customer demand

Create routine analysis (e.g. current inventory status) for use at weekly production meetings. Report out production metrics to aid operations in the routine planning process

Flexibly analyze production / demand in different ways as the needs of the business change

Qualification

Supply Chain ManagementContract ManagementNegotiation SkillsAnalytical SkillsComputer SkillsSourcing ExperienceMedical Device ExperienceAPIC CertificationCommunication Skills