Senior Buyer
Avalign Technologies
Summary
The Sr. Buyer is responsible for managing and coordinating purchasing activities to ensure the timely and cost-effective procurement of materials, components, tooling, supplies, and services necessary to support production and business operations. This role works closely with internal departments and suppliers to maintain material availability, optimize inventory levels, resolve supply chain issues, and support on-time delivery. The Sr. Buyer also plays an important role in supplier relationship management, cost control, and continuous improvement of purchasing processes.
Job description
What You'll Do
- Manage production and MRO purchasing activities, including purchase requisitions, RFQs, purchase order creation, confirmations, and maintenance.
- Resolve supplier quality, delivery, and pricing issues while maintaining effective supplier relationships.
- Maintain accurate purchasing information, including supplier pricing, lead times, and other relevant data.
- Coordinate daily delivery of MRO receipts.
- Monitor and expedite orders to support production schedules and customer on-time delivery.
- Monitor inventory levels and usage, including establishing and maintaining appropriate reorder points and min/max levels for raw materials, assembly parts, and MRO supplies.
- Develop plans to manage tooling and supply usage fluctuations, maintain appropriate stock levels, and minimize obsolete inventory.
- Coordinate the setup of new suppliers and materials.
- Respond to Accounts Payable requests and resolve invoice discrepancies.
- Provide backup support for Scheduling and Inventory Control functions.
- Support SCM in developing and maintaining supplier scorecards to monitor supplier performance.
What You'll Need
- Associate degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
- Minimum of 3–5 years of purchasing experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience with supplier management, inventory control, and production purchasing preferred.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including root cause analysis (5 Why, SCAR).
Who You Are
- A self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment
- A quick learner who is always ready to gain depth of knowledge in manufacturing processes
- A reliable individual who knows the importance of showing up when it counts
- Someone who accepts assignments with an open, cooperative, positive and team-oriented approach
- Someone who is able to plan and execute plans across teams
- An effective communicator, both written and verbal
Requirements
- Associate degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered
- Minimum of 3–5 years of purchasing experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
- Experience with supplier management, inventory control, and production purchasing preferred
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including root cause analysis (5 Why, SCAR)
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Paid Vacation
- 10 Paid Holidays
- Basic Life & AD&D
- STD and LTD Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- 401(k) With Company Match
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Travel Assistance
- EAP
Company overview
Avalign Technologies is a premier full-service supplier of surgical implants, instruments, and delivery systems, operating as one of the fastest-growing companies in the high-tech medical device industry. Headquartered in Rosemont, Illinois, the company specializes in designing, manufacturing, and delivering precision-machined tools and implants for a wide variety of surgical and medical specialties worldwide. Avalign operates through two main divisions: Avalign Orthopedic, focusing on premium implants and instruments for orthopedic, spine, and trauma operations, and Avalign Surgical, which sources and private-labels high-quality surgical instruments manufactured in Germany and the United States. The company's comprehensive platform includes proprietary porous coatings, precision-machined instruments, German specialty instruments, delivery systems, cutting instruments, and spine/sports medicine implants. With significant financial backing and a strong track record of success, Avalign is known for its commitment to innovation, collaboration, and customization, serving as a trusted partner for medical device companies seeking sophisticated production and supply chain management solutions.