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Job Description

The Strategic Buyer is responsible for executing procurement strategies that ensure the timely, cost-effective, and compliant sourcing of materials and components used in Class I and Class II medical devices. This role plays a key part in balancing supply assurance, cost management, and supplier performance in alignment with company goals and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities:

- Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers to ensure consistent quality, delivery reliability, and cost competitiveness.

- Support supplier performance through scorecards using Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs), and continuous improvement initiatives.

- Identify opportunities to reduce total cost of ownership (TCO) by working with sourcing through value engineering, logistics and economic order quantity (EOQ) optimization, and contract interpretation.

- Implement reorder point strategies and lead time buffers to prevent stockouts.

- Proactively identify and mitigate supply risks, including geopolitical, financial, and operational disruptions.

- Partner with Finance and Operations to ensure cost accuracy and supply reliability for all Class I and Class II finished good devices and components.

- Drive procurement automation and analytics improvements in collaboration with IT and Supply Chain.

- Support supply chain system and process integrations for any new acquired entities, ensuring alignment across ERP, Planning, Warehouse, and Sourcing platforms.

- Ensure all purchases comply with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and ethical sourcing standards.

- Maintain accurate documentation for audits and traceability.

$85,000 to $105,000 - Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

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Skills and Requirements

- 5-10 years of experience in a supply chain focused role. Specifically around manufacturing procurement or strategic sourcing.

- Preferred experience working with mid sized organizations

- Strong understanding of financials and the cash conversion cycle

- Strong negotiation and influencing skills.

- Analytical thinking and data-driven decision-making.

- Cross-functional collaboration with engineering, production, and finance.

- Exceptional attention to detail in purchase orders, specifications, and contracts.

- Effective problem-solving and contingency planning.

- Excellent time and task management.

- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment managing multiple priorities.

- .Previous experience implementing and driving process flows for the department and SOPs - Previous buying experience for a healthcare company

- Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)

- Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM)