Strategic Buyer

Strategic Buyer

Location: Auburn MA

Company: KARL STORZ North America

Make an Impact on a Global Supply Chain

KARL STORZ is seeking a Strategic Buyer to play a critical role in shaping global sourcing strategies for key material groups and services. This role sits at the center of our Global Supply Chain organization and partners closely with cross-functional and international teams to deliver high value reduce total cost of ownership and ensure supply continuity in a regulated medical device environment.

This position is based in Auburn MA and is an onsite role for the first 6-8 months; there will be an opportunity to transition to a hybrid schedule after that period.

What Youll Do

As a Strategic Buyer you will own end-to-end sourcing and supplier management for your assigned categoriesfrom demand identification through contract execution and delivery. You will act as a trusted business partner leveraging market intelligence data analysis and supplier relationships to drive cost savings standardization and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop align and execute global category sourcing strategies in collaboration with international counterparts
• Lead complex sourcing initiatives including RFQs/RFIs negotiations and contract execution
• Negotiate and manage supplier agreements NDAs and framework contracts
• Drive supplier relationship management performance metrics and risk mitigation activities
• Identify and deliver cost reduction and value creation opportunities aligned with corporate savings goals
• Manage material requirements planning inventory analysis and supply continuity across multiple sites
• Partner with Demand Planning Quality Finance Legal and Product Management to support business objectives
• Ensure compliance with FDA regulations (21 CFR 820) and the KARL STORZ Quality Management System
• Support supplier quality audits EOL/EOS strategies and continuous improvement initiatives

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or 8 years of relevant experience
• Strong computer business applications and systems experience
• Strong analytical organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Experience working cross-functionally and managing projects
• Strong data analysis and systems aptitude
• Willingness to travel up to 20%

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors degree and 4 years of experience in strategic sourcing procurement or supply chain
• Demonstrated negotiation experience including pricing commercial terms and contractual agreements
• Experience in supply planning and supplier management
• Knowledge of MRP systems; SAP experience a plus
• ASCM or other purchasing certifications preferred
• Strong Excel skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office
• Category expertise within assigned materials or services

Why KARL STORZ

At KARL STORZ youll contribute to innovative medical solutions while working in a collaborative global environment that values accountability quality and continuous improvement. This role offers meaningful visibility strategic ownership and the opportunity to make a measurable impact on our supply chain performance.

Who we are:

KARL STORZ is an independent family-owned company headquartered in Germanys renowned MedTech manufacturing region. For 80 years weve pioneered the most groundbreaking innovations in endoscopic surgery video imaging and operating room integration to benefit patients and healthcare providers alike.

With more than 9000 associates worldwide and 2600 in the US we pride ourselves on harnessing cutting-edge technology precise workmanship and unrivaled customer support to help healthcare facilities succeed. With onsite locations and field opportunities across the country we attract a diverse and talented staff. Its not just about the tools we createits about the lives we change together.

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