Buyer/Purchasing Specialist

Piper Companies; Lower Providence Township (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Job summary

A medical device company is seeking a Buyer/Purchasing Specialist to manage procurement activities and support operational requirements in Audubon, PA. This full-time, onsite role involves collaborating with suppliers, analyzing costs, and ensuring materials are sourced efficiently. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Business or Supply Chain Management, along with two years of relevant experience preferably in a medical device context. The position offers a salary range of $65,000-$70,000 annually along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of relevant experience in procurement or supply chain.
• Experience working for a medical device manufacturer preferred.
• Strong ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Review and process purchase requisitions and orders.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams for timely deliveries.
• Perform cost analysis and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Maintain procurement data and support supply chain coordination.

Skills

Project Management

Negotiation

Data Analysis

Customer Service

Organizational Skills

Critical Thinking

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Supply Chain Management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Piper Companies is seeking a Buyer/Purchasing Specialist to support a medical device company in Audubon, PA through an onsite, full-time position. This role will primarily focus on managing purchasing and procurement activities by reviewing requisitions, coordinating with internal teams and suppliers, analyzing costs, maintaining procurement data, and ensuring materials and services are sourced cost-effectively, on schedule, and at the highest quality.

Responsibilities of the Buyer/Purchasing Specialist include:

• Review and process purchase requisitions, purchase orders, and supplier quote requests to support operational requirements.
• Collaborate with suppliers, manufacturing teams, and accounts payable to ensure timely deliveries and accurate invoices.
• Track supplier performance and address issues related to delayed shipments, quality concerns, or order discrepancies.
• Perform cost analysis and volume planning for materials, components, and services to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Maintain accurate procurement system data while supporting inventory planning and overall supply chain coordination.

Qualifications of the Buyer/Purchasing Specialist include:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, or a related field preferred, along with at least two years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated project management experience and the ability to work independently with strong organizational and technical skills is desired
• Proficient background in working for a medical device manufacturer is desired
• Excellent negotiation, presentation, and written/verbal communication skills, with confidence interacting with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain attention to detail, and deliver high-quality customer service while meeting deadlines under pressure.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office—especially Excel—for data analysis and problem solving, with strong critical thinking skills; experience in the medical device manufacturing industry is a plus.

Compensation for the Buyer/Purchasing Specialist includes:

• Salary Range: $65,000-70,000 annually
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), PTO, Sick Leave (as required by law), and Paid Holidays

This position opens for applications on 03/09/2026 and will remain open for a minimum of 30 days from the posting date.

Keywords: Buyer, Purchasing Specialist, Procurement, Supply Chain, Medical Device, Manufacturing, Purchasing Operations, Purchase Requisitions, Purchase Orders, Supplier Quote Requests, Supplier Management, Supplier Performance Monitoring, Vendor Relations, Procurement Data Management, Inventory Planning, Supply Chain Coordination, Cost Analysis, Volume Planning, Cost Reduction, Cost-Saving Initiatives, Quality Issue Resolution, Order Discrepancy Resolution, Cross-functional Collaboration, Manufacturing Teams, Accounts Payable Coordination, Internal Stakeholder Communication, Supplier Communication, Negotiation, Vendor Negotiation, Project Management, Data Analysis, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Organizational Skills, Time Management, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Procurement Systems, Data Management, Bachelor’s Degree, Supply Chain Management

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