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OR1 Project Buyer
Project Buyer – OR1
The Project Buyer is responsible for sourcing, supplier management, and procurement activities supporting new product development and engineering projects. This role partners closely with Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to identify and qualify suppliers, negotiate contracts, manage purchasing activities, and drive cost-saving initiatives while ensuring materials and services meet project timelines, quality standards, and business objectives. The Project Buyer also supports supplier onboarding, make-versus-buy decisions, new product introductions, and procurement-related change management activities.
Key Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, or related field, or equivalent experience
- 3+ years of purchasing, sourcing, procurement, or buyer experience
- Strong SAP or ERP/MRP system experience
- Experience negotiating supplier agreements and managing vendor relationships
- Ability to support technical sourcing activities in a manufacturing or engineering environment
- Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- 5+ years of procurement or strategic sourcing experience
- Manufacturing, medical device, or engineering industry experience
- Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) projects
- Experience conducting supplier cost analysis and make-versus-buy evaluations
Why KARL STORZ?
Join a global leader in medical technology known for innovation, quality, and advancing patient care. At KARL STORZ, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to support cutting-edge product development initiatives, influence strategic sourcing decisions, and contribute to meaningful work that impacts healthcare providers and patients worldwide. You'll be part of a culture that values continuous improvement, professional growth, and operational excellence.
MA Applicants: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Eligible Employee Benefits
- Medical / Dental / Vision including a state-of-the-art wellness program and pet insurance, too!
- 3 weeks vacation, 11 holidays plus paid sick time
- Up to 8 weeks of 100% paid company parental leave; includes maternal/ paternal leave, adoption, and fostering of a child.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan providing a match of 60% of the employee’s first 6% contribution (up to IRS limits)
- Section 125 Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life, STD, LTD & LTC Insurance
- We prepay your tuition up to $5,250 per year! - Tuition pre-imbursement
- Fitness reimbursement of up to $200 annually
- And much more!
KARL STORZ reserves the right to change or modify the employee’s job description whether orally or in writing, at any time during the employment relationship. Additionally, KARL STORZ, through its supervisors, may require an employee to perform duties outside their normal description within the sole discretion of the supervisor. Employees must comply will all applicable KARL STORZ policies and procedures.
KARL STORZ is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills and unique experiences. To achieve this goal, we are committed to diverse voices, and all applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. KARL STORZ is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations during our recruitment process. Should you need assistance or accommodation please email us at taoperations@karlstorz.com.
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