Buyer/Planner

About American Surgical Company American Surgical Company® develops the innovative, single-use tools surgeons need to do what they do best: help their patients get better. Every day, we are advancing the future of surgery worldwide with new, specialty devices that make it possible for surgeons to improve their performance. With every tool – however small it may be – our goal is to improve patients’ lives. Sometimes, it’s the tiniest things that make the biggest difference. At ASC, we are proud of our deep expertise in small, absorbent patties. We started making products to meet the evolving needs of neurosurgeons 39 years ago. At our manufacturing facility and corporate headquarters in Beverly, Massachusetts, we set the pace for the future of surgery and health care. Our products are used every 4.2 seconds worldwide, with a 98% customer retention rate across more than 70 countries. This global impact is made possible by our dedicated team, a culture of continuous improvement, and a shared passion for doing the right thing—every single day. Our Core Values Do the Right Thing – Integrity guides our relationships with customers, teammates, and our community. Find a Way – Innovation thrives when we think creatively and learn from failure. Succeed as a Team – Collaboration is the heart of great outcomes. Hungry to Succeed – We never settle. We improve, persevere, and grow. Position Summary The Buyer/Planner manages purchasing and production planning to ensure materials are available, manufacturing runs efficiently, and customer orders ship on time. Reporting to the Supply Chain Supervisor, this role builds and maintains production schedules and manufacturing orders in Fishbowl, buys materials, components, and services from approved suppliers, and negotiates pricing and lead times within approval limits. The Buyer/Planner follows up on open orders, resolves shortages and discrepancies, and coordinates outsourced processes such as sterilization. The role also keeps ERP and inventory planning data accurate to support replenishment while limiting excess and obsolete stock. Working closely with Production, Materials, Quality, Engineering, and Finance, the Buyer/Planner supports supplier performance, continuous improvement, and compliance with company quality procedures in a regulated medical device environment. This position qualifies for our profit sharing program. Responsibilities Manage purchasing and production planning to support material availability, efficient manufacturing, and on-time customer delivery. Develop and maintain production schedules and manufacturing orders in Fishbowl, balancing customer demand, material availability, capacity, and outside processing requirements. Purchase materials, components, packaging, supplies, and services from approved suppliers; maintain accurate purchase orders and obtain required approvals. Evaluate supplier quotations and negotiate pricing, lead times, and purchasing terms within established approval limits. Confirm supplier delivery commitments, follow up on open orders, and coordinate recovery actions for shortages and scheduling risks; escalate unresolved issues to the Supply Chain Supervisor. Maintain accurate ERP data and inventory planning parameters to support replenishment while limiting excess, obsolete, and expiring inventory. Coordinate with manufacturing leadership and both Materials Leads to align material readiness, slitting, kitting, production completion, and shipping commitments. Coordinate purchasing and scheduling for outsourced processes, including sterilization, tracking shipments, documentation, and completion dates. Resolve purchasing, receiving, and invoice discrepancies; support supplier performance reviews and sourcing improvements, obtaining required approvals before implementing supplier or material changes. Maintain records in accordance with company quality procedures and improve purchasing, planning,…

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