Senior Buyer/Planner

CTL Amedica; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for advancement

401(k)

Health plans

Dental and vision coverage

Paid sick days

Holidays

Vacation days

Job summary

CTL Amedica in Carrollton, Texas is seeking a Senior Buyer/Planner responsible for purchasing and planning to meet customer requirements in the medical device sector. This role involves managing supplier performance, developing forecasting models, and ensuring compliance with FDA and ISO regulations. Ideal candidates bring over 3 years of experience in medical device procurement and strong skills in QuickBooks, Excel, and ERP systems. Company benefits include 401(k), health plans, and vacation days.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of medical device procurement and inventory planning experience.
• Experience in an FDA and ISO 13485 compliant manufacturing environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain forecasting and demand planning models.
• Manage materials using Excel and QuickBooks.
• Communicate product availability to internal customers.
• Research and evaluate qualified vendors and analyze quotes.
• Maintain supplier relationships, including site visits.

Skills

Medical device procurement experience

Inventory planning

Strong communication skills

Advanced computer skills in QuickBooks and Excel

Experience with ERP systems

Organizational skills

Education

Associate’s degree in logistics or supply chain

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

QuickBooks

iTraycer

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company Overview

CTL Amedica is an ISO 13485 certified and FDA registered medical device company with offices in Carrollton, Texas. CTL designs, manufactures, and distributes medical device products and systems for spinal surgeons, specifically implants and devices.

Position Summary

Senior Buyer/Planner responsible for purchasing and planning activities, including managing supplier performance and ensuring availability of raw materials, finished inventory, and services to meet customer requirements. Supports product development as a cross‑functional team member, sourcing prototypes and supporting product ramp‑up efforts.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain forecasting and demand planning models for purchased and manufactured products and materials.
• Perform Make‑vs‑Buy analysis and recommend actions based on results.
• Manage materials using Excel spreadsheets and QuickBooks Enterprise.
• Generate and track purchase orders; maintain accurate open PO lines.
• Define requirements for a future ERP system and assist with periodic inventory counts.
• Communicate product availability information to internal customers.
• Research, evaluate prospective qualified vendors, solicit quotes, and provide input to management regarding purchasing options; analyze vendor quotes for accuracy and reasonableness.
• Maintain supplier relationships, including site visits.
• Purchase services and inventory from domestic and international qualified suppliers based on quality, delivery, and price.
• Manage suppliers in compliance with CTL Amedica supplier qualification and maintenance procedures.
• Ensure required supporting specifications and documentation accompany purchase orders, verify acknowledgement of receipts, and keep up‑to‑date status of open orders, including changes to pricing, delivery, and documentation.
• Develop alternate qualified suppliers for critical inventory and services.
• Facilitate sales, inventory, and operational planning meetings to ensure purchased and manufactured products are available to meet sales forecasts.
• Actively contribute to supplier development activities and work with Quality to develop and maintain the supplier management system.
• Follow CTL Amedica quality system policies and procedures to maintain compliance with FDA and ISO regulations.
• Support efforts to reduce freight cost of inbound goods.

Essential Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• Preferably 3+ years of medical device procurement and inventory planning experience within a manufacturing environment, including experience in an FDA and ISO 13485 compliant environment.
• Experience in inventory planning.
• Strong communication (written and verbal), math, and problem‑solving skills.
• Intermediate‑advanced computer skills in QuickBooks, iTraycer, Excel, and Microsoft Office.
• Experience with ERP systems.
• Inventory program experience (Min/Max, VMI, Kanban, etc.).
• Advanced organizational skills are essential.
• Operates with a sense of urgency tempered by sound judgment, tact, and diplomacy.

Nonessential Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• Strategic sourcing experience negotiating contracts, identifying potential new suppliers, and assessing supplier core competencies and risk points.
• Experience purchasing from multiple vendors.
• Associate’s degree in logistics, supply chain, or inventory management; bachelor’s degree is a plus.
• Responsibility, discipline, and organization are essential.
• Medical device field experience preferred but not required.

Job Status

• On‑site, full‑time, Monday through Friday, day shift.

Location

• CTL Amedica Headquarters – 2052 McKenzie Drive, Carrollton, TX 75006.

Company Benefits

Opportunity for advancement, 401(k), great health plans, dental and vision coverage, paid sick days, holidays, and vacation days.