Axogen is committed to building and maintaining a strong and gratifying company culture that fosters professional growth. Our hands-on and personal approach makes transitioning to a new job a seamless and enjoyable process. Most benefits are effective on day one! Axogen is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability or veteran status. Why you'll love working at Axogen:

Friendly, open, and fun team culture that values unique perspectives

Company-wide dedication to profoundly impacting patients' lives

Comprehensive, high-quality benefits package effective on date of hire

Educational assistance available for all employees

Matching 401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays, including floating holidays, to be used at your discretion

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Referral incentive program

Axogen Mission and Business Purpose Our business purpose is to restore health and improve quality of life by making restoration of peripheral nerve function an expected standard of care. We aim to lead the markets we serve by always requiring the solutions we offer patients and caregivers provide an improved benefit-to-risk profile as compared to existing standards of care. To ensure we deliver improved benefit-to-risk solutions, we will guide and expect the market and design requirement specifications underlying our engineering, business development, and clinical research activities, objectively target advancements in standards of care. Job Summary of the Purchasing Specialist The Purchasing Specialist will offer support on efforts related to the procurement of items needed for manufacturing and other departments. Also included will be responsibilities to assist in inventory management, planning, and forecasting. In addition, the Purchasing & Production Planning / Analysis Specialist will assist in production analysis and planning. Requirements of the Purchasing Specialist

AA degree required, BS degree in business, engineering, supply chain, procurement, finance or related field preferred

Minimum of 3 years' experience in supply chain management

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are a must

Excellent negotiation skills

Contract management experience

Strong communication skills

Strong computer skills, especially Outlook, Excel

Supply Chain Management or APIC certification preferred

Medical Device and/or biotech experience preferred

Sourcing experience preferred

Responsibilities of the Purchasing Specialist The specific duties of the Purchasing Specialist include but are not limited to:

Support short- and long-term supply chain strategies by building strong relationships with internaldepartments and external vendors, planning for inventory to maintain safety & quality, ensurebusiness continuity, reduce costs, and improve efficiency.

Procure necessary supplies to support production and business needs while adhering to all quality andcorporate procedures.

Negotiates with vendors for good and services, negotiating the best possible price and serviceguarantee.

Assist in developing new supply sources where vendors meet specifications and quality standards.

Examines bids, reviews with management, and makes awards.

Establishes account/credit and terms.

Negotiates blanket purchase orders when appropriate, reviews with management, and monitors costduring the time period.

Works closely with receiving staff to ensure proper supplies arrived

Traces delinquent arrivals from purchase orders.

Assist in res

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