Strategic Buyer (m/f/d)
Core
Develop and lead the execution of an Advanced Surgery Supply Chain Strategy to support business growth, optimize supplier performance, and reduce costs for mission-critical medical devices.
Role type
Strategic Buyer / Category Manager
Builds
Supply chain strategies, supplier agreements, and inventory replenishment processes for medical devices (cameras, insufflators, pumps, tubing).
Domain
Advanced Surgery Medicine / Medical Devices
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, category management, supplier negotiation, contract management, inventory optimization, cost reduction, supplier performance management, lean manufacturing methods, problem-solving.
Preferred skills
Site visits, supplier audits, VMI implementation, Kanban systems, cross-functional collaboration.
Technologies
ERP systems, supplier scorecards, inventory management tools.
Responsibilities
Develop supply chain strategy, negotiate contracts with key suppliers, drive inventory turns, support supplier performance issues, participate in Kaizen events, conduct quarterly business reviews.
Seniority
Mid-level, independent contributor