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Globus Medical; Lower Providence Township (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Procurement Specialist to enhance its purchasing operations. In this role, you will be responsible for managing supplier relationships, overseeing procurement processes, and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality materials and services. You will analyze purchase requisitions and conduct cost analysis to drive efficiency and cost savings. This position offers the chance to work in a collaborative environment where your contributions will directly impact the quality of care for patients with musculoskeletal disorders. If you are passionate about innovation and customer service, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred with 2+ years of related experience.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills required.
• Strong organizational and technical competence needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee purchasing activities and ensure timely acquisition of inventory.
• Manage supplier relationships and resolve delivery issues.
• Perform cost analysis and develop new supply sources.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Presentation skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Customer service

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Technical competence

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or supply chain management

Tools

MS Office (especially Excel)

Job description

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.

Essential Functions

1. Sustains open communication with suppliers to ensure delivery schedules are maintained, while communicating directly with customers when critical issues arise.
2. Coordinates with suppliers and Accounts Payable, ensuring purchase orders are received and any outstanding invoices or discrepancies are resolved.
3. Manages purchase orders and resolves all supplier problems associated with late deliveries, over shipments, invoicing issues, and rework and scrap material.
4. Drives cost reductions and supports capacity planning while maintaining high-quality products through organized buying activities and strong supplier relationships.
5. 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.
6. Provides leadership, guidance, and mentorship to the purchasing team, developing and implementing inventory controls and best practices.
7. Adheres to the letter and spirit of the company Code of Conduct, the AdvaMed Code, MedTech Code, and all other company policies.
8. 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.
9. 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.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, or similar field preferred and a minimum of 2 years of related experience.
2. Ability to work under minimum supervision with a high degree of organizational and technical competence.
3. Excellent negotiation, presentation, verbal and written communication skills.
4. Advanced ability to prioritize work while balancing multiple priorities and focusing on excellent customer service.
5. Possesses excellent aptitude for customer service with confidence and the ability to communicate professionally with internal and external stakeholders as needed.
6. Excellent proficiency in MS Office applications, especially Excel, with the ability to collect and review data, establish facts and successfully solve problems.
7. Ability to function well under pressure and expend effort to meet schedules and deadlines.
8. Experience working for a medical device manufacturer preferred.
9. Advanced critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Physical Demands

The physical demands listed here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

1. Required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
2. Required to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
3. Required to possess specific vision abilities, including: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and capacity to adjust focus.

Our Values

Our Life Moves Us philosophy is built on four values: Passionate About Innovation, Customer Focused, Teamwork, and Driven.

1. Passionate about Innovation: Improving patient care by delivering advanced technology to our customers is at the core of what we do. We are passionate in our role in improving the lives of patients by continuously developing better solutions.
2. Customer Focused: We listen to our customers’ needs and respond with a sense of urgency.
3. Teamwork: Working together, anything is possible. We value every person on our team and treat each other with respect. We are accountable to one another and support each other. Together, we make each other stronger.
4. Driven: We pursue our mission with energy and passion. We are nimble, results-oriented and decisive. We overcome obstacles that arise in our quest to deliver solutions that will improve the lives of our customers and patients.

Globus Medical is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, national origin or citizenship. We are committed to a diverse workforce. We value all employees’ talents and support an environment that is inclusive and respectful.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.