Senior Planner/Buyer
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Orchid Orthopedic Solutions is world leading Medical Device Contract Design and Manufacturing company that offers a comprehensive portfolio of services for implants and instruments with significant experience in the joint reconstruction, spine, trauma, dental and sports medicine markets. This site focuses primarily on Swiss style turning for the trauma, spine and dental markets. We are also FDA registered and ISO 13485 certified. A career with Orchid provides training and growth opportunities, great benefits, including quarterly bonuses, insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid time off and employee engagement events. For more information, please click here . SHIFT No Shift ($0) (United States of America) A BRIEF OVERVIEW The Senior Planner/Buyer is responsible for developing and executing complex production schedules that optimize resource utilization, ensure on-time delivery to customers, minimize inventory holding costs, purchasing and negotiating production resources and raw materials, evaluates vendor quotes and qualifications, certifies vendors to Orchid's approved supplier list, and implements cost saving initiatives. This role proactively identifies and mitigates potential production bottlenecks, leads cross-functional collaboration to resolve complex production/supply chain challenges, and drives continuous improvement initiatives within the supply chain processes. The Senior Planner/Buyer also plays a key role in mentoring and guiding less experienced planners and/or buyers and collaborating with other cross functional departments.