• Buying Analyst

    Insight Global (Austell, GA)


    Job Description

    The Buying Analyst serves as the critical link between sourcing strategy and operational execution with the supply chain for Class I and Class II medical devices. This role is responsible for developing supplier relationships, executing purchase orders (POs), maintaining supply continuity, and optimizing inventory to meet customer and production demands. The ideal candidate combines analytical precision with negotiation and cross-functional collaboration skills to ensure the right materials are available at the right time, cost, and quality.

    Key Responsibilities:

    - Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers to ensure consistent quality, delivery reliability, and cost competitiveness.

     

    - Translate demand and forecast signals from Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) into executable purchase orders.

     

    - Manage PO life cycle including creation, confirmation, rescheduling, and delivery follow-up in the ERP system.

     

    - Maintain visibility of on-hand, in-transit, and committed inventory to proactively identify supply risks and shortages.

     

    - Manage supplier performance through scorecards using Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs), and continuous improvement initiatives.

     

    - Support efforts to reduce total cost of ownership (TCO) by working with sourcing through value engineering, logistics optimization, and contract interpretation.

     

    - Implement reorder point strategies and lead time buffers to prevent stockouts.

     

    - Proactively identify and mitigate supply risks, including geopolitical, financial, and operational disruptions.

     

    - Partner with Finance and Operations to ensure cost accuracy and supply reliability for all Class I and Class II finished good devices and components.

     

    - Support supply chain system and process integrations for any new acquired entities, ensuring alignment across ERP, Warehouse, Planning, and Sourcing platforms.

     

    - Drive procurement automation and analytics improvements in collaboration with IT and Supply Chain.

     

    - Ensure all purchases comply with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and ethical sourcing standards.

     

    - Maintain accurate documentation for audits and traceability.

     

    $75,000 to $95,000 - Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

     

    We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected] learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

     

    Skills and Requirements

     

    - 3-5 years of experience across both supply chain planning and buying

     

    - Previous experience looking at EOQ (economic order quantity) and assessing a viable solution for freeing up cash flow

     

    - Proficiency in ERP systems, Excel, and procurement tools.

     

    - Experience with supplier scorecards and performance management.

     

    - Strong negotiation and influencing skills.

     

    - Analytical thinking and data-driven decision-making.

     

    - Cross-functional collaboration with engineering, production, and finance.

     

    - Exceptional attention to detail in purchase orders, specifications, and contracts.

     

    - Effective problem-solving and contingency planning.

     

    - Excellent time and task management.

     

    - Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment managing multiple priorities. - Proficiency in MRP/ERP systems and planning tools.

     

    - Experience with S&OP processes and inventory optimization

     

    - Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)

     

    - Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM)