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The individual in this position will provide upper management with timely information on program performance, material acquisitions and execution to technical, cost and schedule objectives.

• Initiates and monitors open purchase orders to ensure timely receipt and to maintain inventory target levels.
• Assists in negotiating pricing & delivery as well as supplier selection and management.
• Ensures consistent, high level performance of subcontract suppliers to delivery schedules, commitment and performance based on the terms and conditions of the negotiated contracts.
• Develops and maintains a good working relationship with major suppliers in order to assure the implementation and completion of the production plan.
• Supports development activities with direct purchases of raw materials, components & instruments required for prototypes, pilot production and initial launch requirements.
• Provides support for engineering change orders, non-conformances, and accounting/receiving discrepancies.
• Serves as core team member for product launches, set builds, and/or other special projects as assigned.
• Assists with implementation of procurement strategies, including supplier consolidation, kanban, VMI programs, as well as identification of alternative procurement sources to ensure the long-term, cost effective supply.
• Assists in the management of inventory levels, schedules and availability of selected items to meet build & launch schedules.
• Provides liaison services between suppliers and various departments within the company, including R&D, Quality, Regulatory, etc.
• Assists with negotiation of pricing & delivery, as well as supplier selection as directed.
• Assists with return to vendor process (RTV) and RTV reconciliation.
• Works with A/P on resolution of problem invoices or supplier billing disputes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Proven procurement, project management, cost reduction, and process improvement skills.
• Working knowledge of MRP (Materials Requirement Planning) software.
• Detail oriented and possess solid math skills.
• Proven negotiations skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required to communicate effectively with all levels both internal and external.
• Self-directed, self-starter that possesses ability to prioritize multiple projects and works independently as well as in a team environment.
• High degree of initiative and ownership.
• Must possess solid analytical skills in forecasting and anticipating production needs and capabilities.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of changing situations under stress.
• The ability to energize and influence cross functional project teams and individuals including internal and external resources at all levels.
• Computer literacy applied to scheduling and data management.
• Strong interpersonal skills requiring the ability to resolve conflicting interests and obtain cooperation.
• MS Office and other applications (Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, Outlook, Visio) to support project work, inventory modeling and effective management reporting and presentations

• Minimum undergraduate, bachelor (BS/BA) degree, preferably in related field.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in related field, preferably in a medical device environment.

For roles based in the United States that require access to hospital facilities, must be eligible for and maintain credentials at all required hospitals, including meeting any applicable physical requirements or vaccination requirements (including the COVID-19 vaccine, as applicable).

Further, ATEC will make reasonable accommodations that are necessary to comply with disability discrimination laws.

Salary Range

Alphatec Spine, Inc. complies with state and federal wage and hour laws and compensation depends upon candidate’s qualifications, education, skill set, years of experience, and internal equity. $65,000 to $75,000 Full-Time Annual Salary