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Supervisor, Purchasing

KARL STORZ Endoskop Produktions GmbH
  • Publication date:

    05 February 2025
  • Workload:

    100%
  • Contract type:

    Unlimited employment
  • Place of work:Worb

Supervisor, Purchasing

Charlton, MA, US, 01507

Job Title: Supervisor, Purchasing

Location: Charlton, MA or Goleta (Santa Barbara), CA

Department: Supply Chain

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Supervisor, Purchasing to lead our Strategic Sourcing team. In this role, you will manage all aspects of purchasing and sourcing processes, collaborate across departments, and ensure seamless production requirements are met. If you're a strategic thinker with strong leadership skills and a passion for optimizing processes, this opportunity is for you!

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead, train, and support the purchasing team in day-to-day operations, ensuring compliance with standards and work instructions.
  • Analyze proposals, financial reports, and data to formulate sourcing strategies aligned with company goals.
  • Negotiate contracts and manage purchase orders with suppliers, ensuring cost-effectiveness and timely delivery.
  • Track and report KPIs to management, ensuring continuous progress toward departmental and company objectives.
  • Build and maintain relationships across Purchasing, Quality, Manufacturing, and Engineering departments.
  • Collaborate with the Planning team to ensure timely procurement and inventory control.
  • Evaluate supplier performance, ensuring compliance with contracts and company standards.
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives and drive process efficiency.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or Engineering (preferred).
  • 5+ years of experience in industrial sourcing and purchasing, with at least 3 years of leadership experience.
  • Strong experience with contract negotiation and supplier management.
  • Knowledge of medical device industry regulations (FDA, ISO standards) or other regulated industries (Aerospace, Automotive).
  • Proficient in ERP systems (SAP preferred) and MS Office (Excel, Word).
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to lead, train, and drive team success while managing multiple priorities.
  • Ability to travel approx. 20%.
  • Responsible for informing the Company if taking medications or if there are any other circumstances that would interfere with safe performance of job duties.

Why Join Us?

  • Be part of a collaborative and fast-paced team.
  • Opportunity to make a direct impact on company operations and growth.
  • Competitive salary and benefits package.

Who we are:

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

With more than 9,000 associates worldwide and 2,600 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. It's not just about the tools we create—it’s about the lives we change, together.

KARL STORZ is committed to maintaining a safe work environment for our employees and customers. Most field-based roles at KARL STORZ require hospital credentialing/health screens as a condition of employment. Credentialing can include required vaccinations, health screens & other requirements as outlined by our customers. During the interview process, we encourage you to ask how credentialing/health screens may impact the role you are seeking and if you require any reasonable accommodations regarding these requirements.

The pay range and/or hourly pay rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job posting and may be modified in the future. When determining a specific team member’s base salary and/or hourly pay rate, several factors will be considered including such things as location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, professional credentials, internal equity, and the amount budgeted for the role.

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 E-Mail schreiben.

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