Senior Buyer

This position will be responsible for performing routine planning and procurement of various components using an MRP system. Plans, purchases, expedites, and negotiates materials in support of operations schedules and demands. Maintains the MRP system data and its integrity, prepares and analyzes reports and supports new product development with new products.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Managing the procurement of materials from requisition to receipt, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory standards.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies to optimize quality, cost, and supply continuity.
• Maintain the material requirements plan (MRP) for procured components
• Compile data and prepare reports.
• Negotiate contracts and pricing with suppliers while maintaining strong, positive relationships.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including R&D, Quality Assurance, and Manufacturing to ensure procured product quality.
• Identify and evaluate new suppliers and materials in conjunction with Supplier Assessment
• Manage supplier performance through regular reviews and assessments.
• Lead risk management initiatives to mitigate supply chain disruptions.
• Responsible for leading resolution of supplier related product nonconformities
• Utilize the MRP system to generate, monitor, and adjust purchase orders
• Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, materials, operations, business, preferred or equivalent work experience required.
• 5+ years in a purchasing/buying role in a manufacturing environment required.

Benefits

• Meaningful work in a rapidly growing company with opportunity for advancement
• Directly influence the quality of products and make a difference for patients worldwide
• Opportunities for professional and personal growth

Sentec offers competitive benefits like Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA, and 401K matching, as well as paid parental leave , a wellness stipend and tuition reimbursement. Sentec emphasizes employee voices and recognizes hard work making it a promising environment for professional growth. Sentec focuses on delivering impactful healthcare products and improving patient care.

By choosing a career at Sentec, you’re not just choosing a job – you’re embracing the chance to make a real impact, contributing to the development of innovative medical solutions that support the wellbeing of individuals worldwide.

Sentec is a Swiss-American medical device company specializing in respiratory care. Since its founding in 1999, Sentec utilizes a deep-tech approach that is founded on advanced science and avant-garde technologies for respiratory patients across care areas. Sentec provides healthcare professionals worldwide with non-invasive, continuous monitoring and effective therapeutic solutions.