Orchid Orthopedic Solutions · 6 days ago
Associate Buyer/Planner
Santa Ana, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$25.34/hr - $28.75/hr
1+ years expOrchid Orthopedic Solutions is a leading Medical Device Contract Design and Manufacturing company. The Associate Buyer/Planner is responsible for managing production and purchasing plans, ensuring timely delivery of materials, and coordinating with suppliers and customers to support the production schedule.
Asset ManagementManufacturingMedicalPackaging ServicesProduct DesignProject Management
No H1B
Responsibilities
Develops and manages executable manufacturing and purchasing plans in support of customer orders
Delivers, manages, and maintains production plans/schedules to the shop floor; ensures schedules remain viable and aligned to demand
Determines component delivery schedules using pull systems, MRP, or other appropriate planning techniques; translates demand into timing and priorities
Opens, releases, and assembles manufacturing job orders to the shop floor; maintains due dates and coordinates workflow to meet commitments
Maintains and manages due dates of open shop orders, monitoring progress and driving actions to protect customer delivery
Reconciles component shortages by identifying constraints, communicating impacts to supply chain/production, and supporting resolution of production problems
Revises manufacturing schedules when changes occur (demand shifts, constraints, quality events, capacity issues), and communicates updated priorities across functions
Manages engineering changes as they relate to manufacturing and supply chain plans; ensures timing, planning, and execution align with change implementation
Performs ERP tasks supporting planning and execution, including item master maintenance, vendor/item setup where applicable, job/order transactions, and planning-related reporting; ensures data integrity across ERP and tracking systems
Drafts and routes procurement/manufacturing specification changes and updates through the established document control system as required
Coordinates with outside processors/external operations (or internal stakeholders managing them) to ensure schedules and lead times are met
Drives cost and system improvement initiatives, including identifying and executing Cost Improvement Projects (CIPs) and Purchase Price Variance (PPV) opportunities to meet annual goals
Identifies and implements product and system flow improvements to eliminate waste and improve throughput, schedule adherence, and delivery performance
Communicates priorities for processing workflow among departments; works closely with appropriate partners to identify and resolve issues that may negatively impact production or delivery timeliness
Participates in departmental projects, meetings, and reporting/analysis of operational data; supports cross-functional alignment on plan performance and constraints
Leads and provides direction to customer service/order entry personnel to ensure order data, priorities, and changes are executed accurately and on time
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
Send RFQ for Raw Material Inventory with existing suppliers according to requests from Material Coordinator or Planner
Process Purchase Orders for Raw Material Inventory items and MRO items as requested or within the defined inventory strategy
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 PO's status, etc
Participate in inventory reconciliation including cycle counting and yearly physical inventories
Proactively report product and material availability issues
Occasionally participates in daily production meetings
Advocates for the health and safety of self, co-workers, customers, and the community
Support quality and compliance by adhering to all procedures, work instructions, and forms per the Quality Management Systems (QMS)
Completes all required training
Qualification
Required
No previous work experience required
Candidates offered employment may be required to submit to a pre-employment background check and pre-employment drug-screening based on position requirements
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
Candidates must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States through eVerify
Preferred
Associates
Bachelor
Manufacturing Experience
1+ Years of Experience in Supply Chain, Purchasing, or Sourcing
Experience using ERP software
Experience in E-sourcing
Benefits
Quarterly bonuses
Insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off
Employee engagement events
Comprehensive benefit package
Company
Orchid Orthopedic Solutions
Orchid Orthopedic Solutions offers medical device outsourcing services from design and development through finished goods manufacturing.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2026-01-14Acquired
2019-01-01Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Derek Peabody
CFO
Angie Rohrer
Chief Human Resources Officer
Recent News
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