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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.
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KSEA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, KSEA complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment.
