Smith+Nephew · 15 hours ago
Buyer 1 (US - Oklahoma City, OK)
Oklahoma City, OK
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expSmith+Nephew is a company that designs and manufactures technology to enhance living. The Buyer 1 role involves procuring raw materials for manufacturing, maintaining supply chain status, and ensuring effective communication with suppliers and stakeholders.
Medical Device
Responsibilities
Procures raw material good items for OKC manufacturing
Maintains status of raw goods shortages that affect or will affect supply plan, communicate early and often to stakeholders
Review and maintain master data accuracy require to generate an optimal purchase plan
Monitors and expedites purchase order to achieve optimum delivery of all items. Purchase order delivery dates maintained regularly
Maintains a mutually satisfying relationship with current and prospective suppliers
Meet with suppliers weekly/monthly to align their manufacturing schedules to meet our needs
Ensures that all purchase agreements and negotiations are in accordance with established purchasing policies and procedures
Maintains contact with the marketing, product management, forecasting, legal, regulatory affairs, quality, supplier quality, manufacturing teams, and accounts payable
Coordinates the timely resolution of rejected purchased items/materials
Prepare reports such as vendor performance, past due order, order/lines processed
Performs monthly supply review for relevant vendors
Qualification
Required
BS/BA degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, Engineering or other related field, or equivalent experience preferred
Minimum 2 years in Supply Chain purchasing
Deep understanding of end-to-end supply chain
Ensure purchasing functions are performed with quality management systems and corporate policies
MS software e.g. Excel, Access Power-point and PowerBI
Preferred
Good knowledge of ERP systems (SAP)
APIC/Lean Manufacturing/Six Sigma desired
Benefits
401k Matching Program
401k Plus Program
Discounted Stock Options
Tuition Reimbursement
Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off
Paid Holidays
Flex Holidays
Paid Community Service Day
Medical
Dental
Vision
Health Savings Account (Employer Contribution of $500+ annually)
Employee Assistance Program
Parental Leave
Fertility and Adoption Assistance Program
Hands-On
Team-Customized
Mentorship
Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more!
Company
Smith+Nephew
Smith+Nephew is a global medical technology company. We design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Katerina Dodbiba
SVP, CFO Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine & ENT
Pierre Palassian
SVP, CFO Global Operations, Quality and Regulatory Affairs
Recent News
2025-10-06
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