Senior Buyer
Core
Strategic procurement professional owning global product lines and supplier relationships in a regulated medical device environment.
Role type
Senior Buyer (Strategic & Hands-on IC)
Builds
Supply continuity, global logistics, and regulatory compliance for medical device product lines.
Domain
Medical Devices / Manufacturing Supply Chain
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Supplier relationship management, global logistics, regulatory compliance (FDA/ISO), supplier negotiations, cost reduction, risk mitigation, inventory optimization (E&O), cross-functional collaboration, data analysis (Excel/Power BI), process improvement.
Preferred skills
Medical device industry experience, managing high-risk/contract manufacturer supplies.
Technologies
Excel (PivotTables, VLOOKUP), Power BI
Responsibilities
Lead procurement for assigned domestic and global product lines with full ownership of supplier relationships; Influence cross-functional decisions and work directly with Operations, Quality, Engineering, Finance, and Customer Service; Provide guidance to Buyers or junior team members regarding procurement processes and supplier management; Drive process improvements, SOP updates, and item master governance; Collaborate with Product Managers regarding End-of-Life (EOL) product planning; Build Supply Chain visibility and insights using Excel and Power BI; Manage manual reporting, dashboards, data updates, and follow-up, including coordination with contract suppliers; Oversee Excess & Obsolete (E&O) inventory, driving strategies to reduce waste and optimize working capital.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic influence
