Join Our Team and Keep Moving Forward with Breg!
At Breg, we are dedicated to advancing orthopedic solutions that enhance the lives of patients and support healthcare professionals. As a leader in the orthopedic industry, we provide innovative products, consulting, technology, and services that help people move forward with confidence.
We are currently seeking a Senior Supply Chain Specialist to join our team in Carlsbad. If you thrive in a dynamic environment where innovation and impact go hand in hand, this is the opportunity for you.
Who You Are
You are a forward-thinking professional who values collaboration, innovation, and making a meaningful difference. You bring expertise in the ability to communicate effectively both written and verbally and are eager to contribute to a team that is committed to delivering exceptional patient outcomes.
What You’ll Do
As a Senior Supply Chain Specialist, you will:
- Responsible for planning, purchasing, and sourcing of short and long lead time finished goods, raw materials, and/or equipment.
- Manage phase in/phase out as required for items.
- Lead and manage supplier and component transfer in support of demand run rates and new product development projects.
- Demonstrates leadership and team management skills necessary to achieve company and department strategic and tactical goals.
- Manage MRP settings and utilize tools for generating new and changes to existing purchase orders ensuring proper on-hand inventory is maintained and supplied.
- Ensure suppliers are informed of forecasted planning and usage data for their internal planning initiatives supporting our demand run rates.
- Effectively resolves supplier quality corrective actions.
- Manage day-to-day relationships with suppliers and maintain accurate supplier information (contacts, price changes, etc.).
- Enter and maintain purchase orders preventing supply disruptions.
- Improve purchasing and planning processes and tools reducing non-value add tasks.
- Identify risks to the supply chain, developing, escalating, and implementing mitigation plans.
- Drive assigned projects through completion.
- Exhibits professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company's policies and practices. Proactively establishes effective relationships and supports others in achieving high performance.
- Accepts and carries out responsibility for direction, control, and planning of essential job responsibilities.
What You Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in business or other related field preferred or an equivalent combination of knowledge and experience.
- Knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques
- Five years’ experience in the purchasing field with specialization in negotiations, technical buying in assigned commodities, and ERP tools.
- Contract review experience required; contract writing a plus.
- Excellent computer skills with business integrated systems a must.
- Office software, including ERP/MRP, Excel and other PC based skills a requirement.
- APICS Certification
Why Breg?
At Breg, we invest in our people and culture. We offer:
- Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, effective the first of the month after hire.
- Work-Life Balance: Paid Time Off (PTO) and company-paid holidays.
- Growth & Development: Opportunities for professional advancement within a company that values your contributions.
- Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: Breg is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.
- For more information regarding Company benefits, please see https://www.breg.com/benefits
Compensation
Salary Range: $75,000-$85,000 annually. Actual compensation is determined by factors such as experience, skills, and business needs. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target range for new hire base salary/pay across all US locations. Actual pay is based on many factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to geographical location, work experience, skill set, relevant trainings and certifications, and business needs. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligible for bonus.
Ready to Move Forward?
If you’re ready to be part of a company that is redefining orthopedic care, apply today at www.breg.com/careers.
Breg is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to a diverse work force and Drug Free work environment. EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The Company will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.
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What We Do
Help us shape the future of sports medicine! Breg provides premium, high-value sports medicine products and services that advance orthopedic patient care. From pioneering cold therapy products and innovative bracing to caring customer service and award-winning orthopedic practice solutions, Breg delivers a 360°customer experience unmatched in the industry. Breg is a company of Water Street Healthcare Partners. Founded in 1989, Breg offers cold therapy, knee, shoulder, spine, elbow/wrist, foot/ankle bracing and orthopedic practice solutions. The Company’s products are sold through more than 100 distributors in 36 countries. Breg is based in Carlsbad, CA. For two decades, Breg has transformed orthopedic care with industry-leading products. Breg is the leader in motorized cold therapy, selling over two million Polar Care® units. The Fusion® family of functional knee braces combine sleek, lightweight design with exceptional comfort and fit. Breg's SlingShot® 3 Shoulder Brace is the industry's first brace that off-loads pressure from the neck, greatly improving patient comfort. The Freestyle™ OA is the world's first wrap-around knee brace for osteoarthritis. Breg's newest products include the T Scope® Premier Knee brace and the T Scope Premier Hip brace which use Breg's easy-to-use hinge technology to manage patient mobility while maintaining patient comfort.








