Factory Buyer - Littleton

Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 58,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group medical, dental and vision plans

Wellness program

Life insurance

Disability coverage

401(k) plan with company match

Vacation and sick time programs

Job summary

Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies in Littleton, CO is hiring a Factory Buyer to manage supplier relationships and execute purchasing and forecasting through SAP. You will collaborate with Production, Quality, Engineering and Sales to meet demand and drive cost savings in a highly regulated manufacturing environment.

We seek analytical, detail-oriented professionals with 1–2 years in a hi-volume setting and a Bachelor’s degree (chemistry/medical device background preferred).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions.
• Chemistry / medical device background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of vendors and drive material supply in alignment with factory demand.
• Execute the SIOP demand plan through SAP to ensure material availability for factory builds.
• Conduct weekly supplier reviews to maintain on-time delivery performance, focusing on service and delivery targets.
• Issue rolling forecasts and purchase orders to the supply base in a timely manner to support flexible production planning and material supply.
• Use SAP to generate reports and extract data for forecasting, supply, and materials planning.
• Manage new product introduction projects, including the approval and implementation of new SKUs and suppliers.
• Ensure accurate pricing and supply data are maintained in SAP for all purchases.
• Identify and implement opportunities for cost savings across the supply chain.
• Develop strong relationships with other internal functions including Quality, Engineering, Production, and Sales teams.

Skills

Vendor management

Analytical skills

Data management

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Chemistry / medical device background preferred

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Requisition ID: 35424

At Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, our 8,000+ global associates proud to come to work each day, knowing that what we do impacts the lives of patients around the world.

For Terumo, for Everyone, Everywhere.

We make medical devices and related products that are used to collect, separate, manufacture and process various components of blood and cells. With our innovative technologies and service offerings, we touch a patient’s life every second of every day and are committed to continuing to increase the number of patients we serve.

Advancing healthcare with heart.

With some of the best and brightest minds in the industry, an unmatched global footprint, comprehensive benefits and a distinct culture, Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is a great place to work, grow and be part of a team that is focused on making a difference.

Join us and help shape wherever we go next. You create your future and ours.

As a Factory Buyer, you will manage supplier relationships, execute purchasing and forecasting activities through SAP, and collaborate closely with Production, Quality, Engineering, and Sales teams to meet customer demand. This position offers the opportunity to influence supplier performance, support new product introductions, identify cost‑saving opportunities, and develop expertise in a highly regulated manufacturing environment. If you're analytical, detail-oriented, and looking to build a career in procurement and supply chain management, this is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact while growing with a global healthcare organization.

Essential Duties

• Manage a portfolio of vendors and drive material supply in alignment with factory demand.
• Execute the SIOP demand plan through SAP to ensure material availability for factory builds.
• Conduct weekly supplier reviews to maintain on-time delivery performance, focusing on service and delivery targets.
• Issue rolling forecasts and purchase orders to the supply base in a timely manner to support flexible production planning and material supply.
• Use SAP to generate reports and extract data for forecasting, supply, and materials planning.
• Manage new product introduction projects, including the approval and implementation of new SKUs and suppliers.
• Ensure accurate pricing and supply data are maintained in SAP for all purchases.
• Identify and implement opportunities for cost savings across the supply chain.
• Develop strong relationships with other internal functions including Quality, Engineering, Production, and Sales teams.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job may be considered.
• Chemistry / medial device background preferred.

Experience

• 1-2 years experience preferred.
• Experience gained within a hi-volume manufacturing environment preferred.
• Understanding of lean manufacturing principles preferred.

Skills

• Knowledge and use of relevant PC software applications and skills to use them effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Strong data management and analytical skills.
• Adaptable, flexible and able to work with minimum supervision while prioritizing tasks.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Memberships of CPIM & CSCP preferred.

LOCATION

Littleton, Colorado - Onsite

TRAVEL

Ability to travel to supplier locations when required.

Physical Requirements

• Typical Office Environment requirements include: reading, speaking, hearing, close vision, walking, bending, sitting, and occasional lifting up to 20 pounds.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential duties of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Target Pay Range: $58,000.00 to $72,500.00 - Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data

Target Bonus on Base: 7.0%

At Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, we provide competitive total reward offerings that consist of compensation, benefits, recognition, along with a wealth of other well-being, work-life and recognition programs which support in unlocking the potential for you and your family. Included in our expansive list of benefits offerings are multiple group medical, dental and vision plans, a robust wellness program, life insurance and disability coverages, also a variety of voluntary programs such as group accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance and much more. To help you save for retirement, we offer a 401(k) plan with a matching contribution and for work-life balance we have vacation and sick time programs for associates. For us, it’s about protecting the personal welfare of our associates and their families, helping to achieve personal goals and offering those extra touches for convenience, security and overall peace of mind.

• Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is part of Terumo Group, founded in 1921 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
• In 2024, Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies reached $1.5 billion in revenue.
• We employ nearly 8,000 associates globally, with global headquarters in Lakewood, CO, U.S., and regional headquarters in Brussels, Buenos Aires, Singapore and Tokyo.
• We manufacture devices, disposable sets and solutions at our facilities in Belgium, India, Japan, Northern Ireland, the U.S. and Vietnam. Our global presence enables us to serve customers in more than 130 countries.
• Our core values help set our direction, guide our actions and keep us true to our corporate mission of contributing to society through healthcare.
• Respect – Appreciative of others
• Integrity – Guided by our mission
• Care – Empathetic to patients
• Quality – Committed to excellence
• Creativity – Striving for innovation
• We contribute to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS), raising $2.4 million USD since 2025.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity All applicants will be afforded equal opportunity without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, order of protection status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, military status or an unfavorable discharge from military service.

Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is committed to providing a safe, healthy and secure working environment. Our Colorado campus locations are tobacco-free workplaces, and we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing and detailed background verification.