Strategic Buyer & Planner: Demand, Supply, Analytics

Highridge Medical; Westminster (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Highridge Medical is seeking a motivated, analytical professional to build a career in supply chain. The role offers hands-on experience in demand planning, purchasing, supplier performance, inventory optimization, and material availability across a global product portfolio.

You will work with cross-functional teams, use SAP and planning tools, and contribute to supplier qualification and new product introductions while growing ownership and impact in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations, or a related field preferred.
• Supply chain, purchasing, planning, logistics, manufacturing, or related experience is a plus, including internships or relevant coursework.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• SAP, ERP, Power BI, or similar systems experience is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to learn quickly, manage priorities, and work effectively across teams.
• APICS certification or regulated manufacturing experience is a plus, not required.

Responsibilities

• Support inventory and supply performance for an assigned Product Franchise.
• Analyze demand, inventory, and supplier data to support planning and purchasing decisions.
• Utilize SAP and planning tools to maintain accurate material requirements and master data.
• Monitor supplier performance and support corrective actions and continuous improvement.
• Support sourcing activities, supplier evaluations, negotiations, and relationship management.
• Review supply and demand variances and help mitigate shortages, backorders, and excess inventory.
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, Regulatory, Marketing, Finance, and Operations on supplier qualification and new product introductions.
• Turn data into actionable recommendations and communicate effectively with internal teams and suppliers.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel

Power BI

SAP

ERP

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

SAP

Power BI

ERP

Job description

Highridge Medical is seeking a motivated, analytical professional to build a career in supply chain. The role offers hands-on experience in demand planning, purchasing, supplier performance, inventory optimization, and material availability across a global product portfolio.

You will work with cross-functional teams, use SAP and planning tools, and contribute to supplier qualification and new product introductions while growing ownership and impact in a fast-paced environment.