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Job Summary

Support for the Purchasing group with main focus on the indirect order processing side

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Princ

Review indirect purchase order requisitions and process purchase orders with appropriate suppliers including review of quotes and follow-up for acknowledgements. Recommends alternate suppliers where a savings in cost or improved delivery will result. Resolve simple problems that arise in relation to delivery dates, quality, specifications, quantity, or cost of purchased goods or services. May need guidance from buyer or manager for more complex issues. Main contact with Accounts Payable regarding questions on order receipts for payment. Support for the Logistics group – assistance with reports, presentations, quote management, contract management, JDE system. Participates in internal meetings with suppliers as required. Assist with P-Card management. Assist with new vendor setup. Backup for sterile lot processing, coordinate with OSP suppliers

_This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and might not necessarily comprise all of the essential functions for purposes of the Americans with Disabilities Act._

Expected Areas of Competence (i.e., knowledge, skills and abilities)

+ Good cross-functional skills.

+ Ability to engage in basic price negotiations, issue purchase orders, and prioritize responsibilities to execute in a timely manner.

+ Address problems quickly and effectively using factual data.

+ Learn the organization, the orthopedics business, and focus on personal growth to excel at purchasing in his/her particular area.

+ Strong interpersonal skills including, tact, diplomacy, and ability to negotiate.

+ Critical reasoning and analytical skills.

+ Flexibility and ability to adjust to change.

+ Proficient in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

+ Excellent writing and presentation skills.

+ Detail oriented.

+ Basic understanding of accounting

Education/Experience Requirements

+ Bachelor’s Degree required. A combination of education and experience with up to 2 years of experience.

+ General business or purchasing experience a plus.

Salary: $22 - $24 p/h (Exempt)

**Pay Details:** $22.00 to $24.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include short-term disability and additional voluntary benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, commuter benefits and a 401K plan.

Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave and Vacation Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

+ The California Fair Chance Act

+ Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

+ Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

+ San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance