Buyer

Job Title

Solvita comes from "sol" meaning sun and "vita" meaning life. As sunlight nurtures new life, we take the donor gift and transform it into new hope, bringing the light of healing to patients around the globe in need of tissue transplants.

Because we believe that everyone deserves more time to live life to its fullest.

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented Buyer to support purchasing, sourcing, and supply management activities for production projects. In this role, you will partner with project managers and internal stakeholders to ensure materials, supplies, and services are sourced efficiently, delivered on time, and aligned with quality and regulatory requirements. This position also supports documentation management, supplier communication, and continuous improvement efforts across assigned spend categories.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and issue purchase orders and requests for proposals for assigned materials, supplies, and services based on production needs and project requirements.
• Monitor supplier pricing, confirm order accuracy, and expedite deliveries to support on-time production schedules.
• Communicate proactively with internal stakeholders regarding delays, shortages, or supply issues and help resolve discrepancies quickly.
• Build and maintain effective supplier relationships to support quality, delivery, and cost expectations.
• Identify and support cost-reduction and continuous improvement opportunities within assigned spend categories.
• Maintain purchasing documentation and support compliance with quality management system requirements, internal procedures, and applicable regulations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in planning, purchasing, or supply support within a manufacturing environment; experience in other industries may also be considered.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, follow direction, and manage multiple priorities with attention to detail.

Work Environment

• This role requires the ability to meet the physical demands of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience as a Buyer or Supply Planner in the medical device or healthcare industry preferred.
• Experience working with an ERP system preferred.
• Knowledge of ISO 13485, ISO 9000, or other regulated quality environments preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate supplier agreements or contracts.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business documents, technical procedures, drawings, and specifications.

At Solvita, life transforms and reinvents. Solvita recovers, processes, and distributes human tissue grafts and is the nation's largest non-profit provider of skin grafts for burn patients. When you come to work at Solvita, families make more memories. A patient gets another chance. Our partners have better solutions, and people have better outcomes. What you do here has a direct impact on lives around the world.

We offer:

• A highly competitive benefits package including: medical, dental, vision, life and supplemental insurance.
• 401(k) with employer contribution and match.
• On-Demand Pay - Reduce financial stress with on-demand pay access to your earned pay.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) - up to 5 weeks in your first year!
• Opportunities to participate in recreational activities such as Battle of the Businesses, special events such as Kings Island Day, Dayton Air Show and opportunities to give back to the community.
• Opportunities to join various employee committees, such as our benefit, recreation, employee engagement and community engagement committees.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristic protected by law. Drug Free Workplace

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligible Employer