Buyer 3

Hologic, Inc.; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

Hologic is seeking a Strategic Buyer in Marlborough, MA to own supplier relationships and long-term performance for designated vendors supporting production and indirect needs. You will lead sourcing, negotiations, cost reduction, and ensure supplier on-time delivery.

You will collaborate with global sourcing teams, manage RFQs and contracts, monitor KPI scorecards, and drive improvements in inventory turns while aligning with new product introductions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field; or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of procurement experience; medical device or pharmaceutical industry experience preferred but not required.
• Experience with ERP, MRP logic, and item master data; Oracle experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead site sourcing in support of the global sourcing and commodity teams, including spend analysis, business award scenarios, cost models, and RFQs.
• Partner with cross-functional teams across the supplier lifecycle, from evaluation, selection, and onboarding through risk mitigation and offboarding, including dual-sourcing strategies with the global sourcing team.
• Support global sourcing on supply agreement negotiations and monitor contract compliance.
• Drive cost reduction through the VIP pipeline and value engineering. Support the annual standard cost update and own purchase price variance review and material quotes.
• Own supplier OTD and long-term performance through scorecards, supplier reviews, and QBRs, and drive actions that reduce delivery risk and business impact.
• Resolve supplier delivery and quality issues with cross-functional partners, including root cause and corrective action.
• Partner with data governance and cross-functional teams to maintain accurate item master data and strategic ERP parameters, including pricing, lead times, MOQ, safety stock, and sourcing rules. Support new supplier and part number setup, as well as engineering and supplier changes.
• Review demand, MRP signals, inventory, and open POs with Planning and Manufacturing. Share forecasts with suppliers and escape supply risks.
• Guide Tactical Buyers on PO requirements, transactional exceptions, escalated issues, and end-of-life materials. Process POs as needed.
• Improve inventory turns through programs such as supplier Kanban, and lead continuous improvement and site cross-functional projects.
• Represent Supply Chain on New Product teams and define supply chain strategy for new products.

Skills

Negotiation

Cost modeling

Total cost analysis

Supplier relationship management

Performance management

Risk management

Dual-sourcing strategy

PLM systems

Excel (advanced)

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

MRP

Oracle

Job description

Working Title: Strategic Buyer
Business Function: Supply Chain
Reports To: Senior Manager, Supply Chain

Job Summary

The Strategic Buyer owns the commercial relationship and long-term performance of assigned suppliers supporting Hologic's production and indirect requirements, including suppliers that manufacture components unique to Hologic. The role supports sourcing, negotiations, cost reduction, supply risk mitigation, and item master data, and owns supplier on-time delivery (OTD).

This position owns strategic procurement activities and supports tactical execution, bridging the Commodity Manager, who sets category strategy, and the Tactical Buyer, who executes purchase orders. The Strategic Buyer uses independent judgment to resolve material issues.

Essential Duties

The candidate may be asked to perform other function-related activities in addition to the responsibilities below, as reasonably required by business needs.

• Lead site sourcing in support of the global sourcing and commodity teams, including spend analysis, business award scenarios, cost models, and RFQs.
• Partner with cross-functional teams across the supplier lifecycle, from evaluation, selection, and onboarding through risk mitigation and offboarding, including dual-sourcing strategies with the global sourcing team.
• Support global sourcing on supply agreement negotiations and monitor contract compliance.
• Drive cost reduction through the VIP pipeline and value engineering. Support the annual standard cost update and own purchase price variance review and material quotes.
• Own supplier OTD and long-term performance through scorecards, supplier reviews, and QBRs, and drive actions that reduce delivery risk and business impact.
• Resolve supplier delivery and quality issues with cross-functional partners, including root cause and corrective action.
• Partner with data governance and cross-functional teams to maintain accurate item master data and strategic ERP parameters, including pricing, lead times, MOQ, safety stock, and sourcing rules. Support new supplier and part number setup, as well as engineering and supplier changes.
• Review demand, MRP signals, inventory, and open POs with Planning and Manufacturing. Share forecasts with suppliers and escape supply risks.
• Guide Tactical Buyers on PO requirements, transactional exceptions, escalated issues, and end-of-life materials. Process POs as needed.
• Improve inventory turns through programs such as supplier Kanban, and lead continuous improvement and site cross-functional projects.
• Represent Supply Chain on New Product teams and define supply chain strategy for new products.

Physical Demands

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field preferred, and/or equivalent experience.

Experience

• 5+ years of procurement experience; medical device or pharmaceutical industry experience preferred but not required.
• Experience with an ERP system, MRP logic, and item master data; Oracle experience is a plus.

Skills

• CPIM, CPSM, CPM, or PMP certification preferred; APICS involvement is a plus.
• Negotiation, cost modeling, and total cost analysis.
• Supplier relationship management, performance management, and risk management, including dual-sourcing strategy with the global sourcing team.
• Working knowledge of a PLM system such as Agile, change control, and quality processes.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, with the ability to build collaborative relationships internally and externally.
• Accurate, dependable, and audit-ready, with experience supporting internal and external audits. Ability to work to tight requirements with minimal supervision and sound escalation judgment.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, including advanced Excel and data analysis.

Compensation

The annualized base salary range for this role is $77,800 to $121,700, and the position is eligible for an annual bonus. Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, business needs, and market conditions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Hologic is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer inclusive of disability and veterans.

This position must comply with all applicable FDA regulations and ISO requirements.