Buyer

Advita Ortho; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Advita Ortho in Gainesville, FL is seeking a Buyer to manage direct material procurement, control costs and inventory, and drive on-time delivery. You will collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to optimize procurement and meet regulatory standards.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years buying experience in manufacturing, familiarity with QAD ERP and MRP, and strong analytical and communication skills. This role offers full-time employment in a fast-paced medical device environment.

Qualifications

• This role requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years purchasing experience in a manufacturing setting preferred.
• Experience in the medical device manufacturing or highly regulated industries preferred.
• Experience with QAD or similar ERP system and MRP.

Responsibilities

• Procure direct materials, plan and source purchases, negotiate terms.
• Monitor inventory to meet targets and address supply gaps with suppliers.
• Develop supplier partnerships, conduct site visits and performance meetings.
• Ensure on-time delivery, expedites as needed, and communicate risks.
• Review and adjust purchasing plans based on MRP signals and company guidelines.
• Generate purchase orders from the ERP system and manage related outputs.
• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve technical or quality issues.
• Evaluate supplier performance and maintain supplier data.

Skills

Procurement

Inventory management

Negotiation

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

QAD ERP

MRP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Buyer

Department: Supply Chain

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Gainesville, FL

Reporting To: Sr. Procurement Manager

Description

This position will be responsible for purchasing direct materials, controlling cost and profitability, controlling inventory levels, and driving on-time delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of procurement duties related to planning, sourcing, buying, negotiating, and receiving goods.
• Monitor inventory levels to ensure purchased items stay within inventory targets. Identify any short-term or long-term supply gaps and work with suppliers to solve them.
• Develop mutually beneficial supplier partnerships, which may include site visits, weekly performance meetings and hosting supplier visits.
• Follow up with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery, taking expedite/de-expedite/cancel actions as appropriate. Communicate delivery dates and risks with other Advita personnel.
• Consistently review MRP and non-MRP supply purchasing requirements and place orders consistent with company guidelines and procedures. Validate and adjust purchasing plans based on MRP signals. Investigate and challenge planning and forecasting inputs. Set and maintain MRP parameters where appropriate.
• Evaluate supplier delivery performance monthly and provide supporting data or commentary.
• Communicate purchasing forecasts to suppliers on a scheduled and/or ad hoc basis.
• Coordinate with internal teams to solve technical or quality problems.
• Research, select, approve, and manage appropriate suppliers for purchases. Continually strive to find suppliers that will provide high-quality, cost-effective products and services that are delivered on time. Develop alternative suppliers for key products based on risk assessment.
• Understand and follow all SOPs in the purchasing area.
• Generate and manage purchase orders and other forms/outputs from the QAD ERP system.
• Apply supply chain best practices and optimization techniques to improve business outcomes.
• Review, influence and facilitate supply contracts.
• Know and apply the Advita Quality System and any appropriate Federal and International Standards
  Assist and support other employees, teams, and sales personnel as necessary.

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution required, or equivalent experience.

Experience:

• 2+ years purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• 2+ years working in the medical device manufacturing or other highly regulated industry preferred.
• Experience with QAD or similar ERP system.
• Experience with MRP.

Functional/Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent Communication Skills (verbal & written).
• Analytical skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.