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About UsWe are a leading regenerative medicine company in the advanced and acute wound care space and are always looking for exceptional talent. Join a company where you will have an opportunity to grow professionally and personally and give strength to others by Empowering Healing. Our advanced wound care products are specially developed for the successful treatment of chronic and acute wounds. Our comprehensive portfolio of skin substitutes and other regenerative medicine products empower our patients with life-changing solutions. Our strength is giving others strength.Learn more about Careers at OrganogenesisWhat You Will Achieve:The Buyer will be responsible for the planning and procurement of materials ranging from Finished Goods to packaging and raw materials. This position will support new product introductions, evaluate the existing and potential supply base for lowest total cost, highest quality and superior performance and drive cost reductions to the bottom line and help with various departmental projects. The ideal candidate will be an individual capable of managing complex tasks independently and act as the primary liaison between the internal Customer and the Supplier on major issues.How You Will Achieve It:• Customer Service- Meet or exceed customer service objectives for assigned products. Ensure Stock Status is reviewed and acted on weekly (and daily when required) and that PO’s are placed in compliance with company policy and procedures. Pro-actively communicate with internal customers when service is at risk and manage hyper care accordingly.• Stock Status- Supply weekly production requirements to manufacturing locations that support needs and ensures that factory production is not disrupted. Continuously evaluate, understand, and update the Stock Status as necessary. Maintain planning and purchasing parameters in the ERP system. Assess risk due to late deliveries and communicate to internal customers along with a revised plan.• Cost- Develop and track all cost saving projects and update manager monthly, 2) Work to reduce the internal Cost of Ordering by identifying non-value activities and eliminate wherever possible. 3) Ensure that a competitive pricing is achieved by Quoting out all new Products, and requoting a sample population of existing items of our preferred suppliers on an annual basis.• System Project: Support next generation ERP system implementation through actively participating in training, testing and troubleshooting. Effectively engage with key stakeholders to ensure project deliverables. Identify interdependencies and connections between departments and ensure integrated end to end visibility and alignment.• Communication- Communicate frequently with internal customers and suppliers regarding, customer service, process improvements and cost saving ideas. Maintain strong relationship with internal Customers (Manufacturing, R&D, Quality Groups and Facilities). Respond immediately to requests. Anticipate and prepare for potential issues. Document lessons learned.• Technical Skills- Demonstrate effective utilization of existing purchasing planning policies, procedures, systems, and documented processes. Recommend and drive improvements. Keep up to date on Best Practice purchasing skills, systems skills include AX (ERP), in addition to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and PowerBI• New Product Planning- Support all New Product planning activities and ensure that Purchasing directs the sourcing process.• Reporting- Complete various reporting requirements. At a minimum, these reports should include customer service, Cost Savings tracking, and supplier performance.What You Need to Achieve It:• Bachelor’s degree required. Preferred if degree is in Business, Supply Chain, or a scientific discipline.• 2+ years of purchasing/procurement experience in continuously changing environment.• 1+ years of biotech, pharma, med device purchasing preferred.• Demonstration of well-developed, analytical and problem-solving skills.• Strong ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.• Must have strong planning, organization, and problem-solving skills.• Skilled in negotiating supplier pricing and analyzing variances.• Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and modern ERP systems.• Experience with D365 a plus.What can we offer you?• 401k -- generous employer match with immediate vesting and financial planning resources• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision coverage options effective on day one of employment• Flexible Spending Account (medical expenses or dependent care expenses) or Health Savings Account• Company paid insurances including Short Term, Long Term and Life insurances as well as voluntary options• Paid maternity leave and parental leave for all new parents• Adoption benefits• Education Assistance Policy - $5,000 per year for all employees• Wellness Program including free trainings on mental health, mindfulness, stress reduction, on-site flu shots and more• Employee Assistance Program• Generous paid time off including vacation, floating holidays, sick days, and company holidays• Free parking including an electric charging station (Canton and La Jolla)• Discounts at BJs Wholesale, Dell, Sullivan Tire, and SprintWe are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.