Description
Position Title:Intern - Procurement
Location: Lewisville
Position Type: Full time
Description:
Why Orthofix?
Guided by our organizational values Take Ownership | Innovate Boldly | Win Together we collaborate closely with world-class surgeons and other partners to improve people's quality of life. At Orthofix, we want team members who build relationships and share knowledge, challenge the status quo, and deliver results every day to help us achieve our vision to be the unrivaled partner in Med Tech.
Our global team of over 1,600 employees brings to market highly innovative, cost-effective, and user-friendly medical technologies that heal musculoskeletal pathologies for patients and the healthcare professionals who treat them. Looking to change people's lives? Look no further.
How you'll make a difference?
Summary statement on overall purpose and function of the position.
As a Procurement Intern, you'll play a handson role in ensuring that critical components, materials, and documentation flow smoothly through a complex medical device supply chain. Your contributions will help maintain production continuity, strengthen supplier relationships, and support teams that enable patientimpacting products to be manufactured safely and on time. This internship allows you to see how a quality driven supply chain operates within a regulated industry—and how operational excellence translates into improved patient outcomes.
What will your duties and responsibilities be?
The following are the essential functions of this position. This position may be responsible for performing additional duties and tasks as needed and assigned.
Assist with placing and updating purchase orders in the ERP system.
Support the team by gathering and organizing supplier documentation (drawings, instructions, forms, etc.).
Help track material status, including follow-up on delivery dates and updating internal logs.
Participate in weekly meetings (such as Management Review Board) to observe processes and assist with basic action items.
Review supply and demand data to support inventory planning and report preparation.
Assist with monitoring incoming inventory flow and communicating basic updates to stakeholders.
Help maintain supplier performance records (On Time in Full, forecast accuracy, open orders).
Support continuous improvement efforts by documenting processes or researching best practices.
Provide general administrative and analytical support to the procurement team as needed.
What skills and experience will you need?
The requirements listed below are representative of the education, knowledge, skill and/or ability required for this position.
Education/Certifications:
Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations Management, or a related field.
Experience, Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities:
Strong interest in supply chain and procurement functions.
Basic understanding of Excel or other Microsoft Office tools.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
What qualifications are preferred?
The education, knowledge, skills and/or abilities listed below are preferred qualifications in addition to the minimum qualifications stated above.
Additional Experience, Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities:
Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP, etc.).
Coursework in supply chain, logistics, or operations.
Prior internship or project-based experience in a business or operations environment.
DISCLAIMER
The duties listed above are intended only as representation of the essential functions of this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change at the sole discretion of the employer. Nothing in this document alters an employee's at-will employment status.
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles, including braids, locks, and twists), ethnicity, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), color, caste, sex (including childbirth, breast feeding, and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniform service member and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, age (40 and over), protected medical condition (including cancer and genetic conditions), genetic information, disability (mental and physical), reproductive health decision-making, medical leave or other types of protected leave (requesting or approved for leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act or the California Family Rights Act), domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.
This policy extends to all aspects of our employment practices including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, discipline, termination, promotions, transfers, compensation, benefits, training, leaves of absence, and other terms and conditions of employment.
About Us:
Since 1980, Orthofix has evolved and grown to become one of the leading medical device companies with a spine and orthopedics focus in the world. Our newly merged Orthofix-SeaSpine organization is a leading global spine and orthopedics company with a comprehensive portfolio of biologics, innovative spinal hardware, bone growth therapies, specialized orthopedic solutions, and a leading surgical navigation system. Our products are distributed in 68 countries worldwide.
Our medical device company is headquartered in Lewisville, Texas, and has primary offices in Carlsbad, CA, and Verona, Italy. Our combined company's global R&D, commercial and manufacturing footprint also includes facilities and offices in Irvine, CA; Toronto, Canada; Sunnyvale, CA; Wayne, PA; Olive Branch, MS; Maidenhead, UK; Munich, Germany; Paris, France; and São Paulo, Brazil.
Founded in Verona, Italy, and now headquartered in Lewisville, Texas, Orthofix is proud to be recognized as the 8th Largest Orthopedic Medical Device Company in the World by Medical Design & Outsourcing magazine. Orthofix is committed to improving patients' lives and delivering innovative, quality-driven solutions that empower physicians and healthcare organizations to meet the needs of their patients every day.
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