Instrument Buyer II

Teleflex; Morrisville, Northern (NC, KY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Teleflex is seeking an Instrument Buyer II to optimize asset use in purchasing Finished Goods, while following policy and trade rules. You will manage complex sourcing, meet corporate goals, and act as a SME for systems and processes, staying current on market trends to ensure quality and continuous supply.

You will develop annual procurement plans, lead cost-reduction initiatives, participate in contract negotiations, and coordinate tools like VMI, EDI, and supplier dropship programs.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in business or technical discipline or five years of relevant experience.
• Minimum of five years’ experience in either Purchasing or Materials Management.
• CPIM and/or CPM certification desired.
• Comprehensive understanding of MS Office suite required.
• Advanced skills in utilizing Excel VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables.

Responsibilities

• Assist with annual inventory/procurement planning to meet objectives.
• Lead cost reductions, supplier consolidation, and blanket orders.
• Participate in contract negotiations with senior sourcing leadership.
• Coordinate supplier tools like VMI, drop ships, and EDI.
• Ensure product availability to support sales forecasts.
• Prepare and evaluate RFQs to sustain supply and improvements.
• Maintain ERP master data and analyze data for decision making.
• Maintain strong relationships with Sales, Engineering, and QA/RA.

Skills

Procurement

Sourcing

Vendor management

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

BS/BA in business or technical discipline

CPIM/ CPM certification desired

Tools

ERP

MS Office

Excel

Job description

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As a global provider of medical technologies, Teleflex is driven by our purpose to improve the health and quality of people’s lives. Through our vision to become the most trusted partner in healthcare, we offer a diverse portfolio with solutions in the therapy areas of anesthesia, emergency medicine, interventional cardiology and radiology, surgical, vascular access, and urology. We believe that the potential of great people, purpose-driven innovation, and world-class products can shape the future direction of healthcare. Teleflex is the home of Arrow™​, Barrigel™​, Deknatel™​, LMA™​, Pilling™​, QuikClot™​, Rüsch™​, UroLift™ and Weck™ – trusted brands united by a common sense of purpose. At Teleflex, we are empowering the future of healthcare. For more information, please visit teleflex.com.

Global Operations - Global Operations is a complex and diverse organization within the company which is responsible for product fulfilment to all our customers from end to end. We pride ourselves on being totally Customer Centric in our unrelenting focus on Improving Quality, Service and Value as perceived by our customers. Our employees are dedicated to the Global Operations Enterprise Excellence journey. Join a dynamic, growing team that offers healthcare providers an array of medical technology solutions that make a difference in patients’ lives.

Position Summary

The Instrument Buyer II will optimize the use of company assets in the acquisition of assigned group purchased Finished Goods, while adhering to company policies and trade laws. The incumbent will independently manage complex sourcing activities, meet corporate goals and objectives, and serve as a subject matter resource for systems and sourcing process through the acquisition of up-to-date knowledge about market conditions and trends, formulating strategies to ensure quality and continuity of supply.

• Assist with the development of the annual inventory/procurement investment plan to meet corporate objectives for Inventory, Service, and Supplier Performance Levels.
• Lead purchased Finished Good material improvement initiations (i.e., cost reductions, supplier consolidation, blanket orders, inventory turns).
• Participates in contract negotiations with Sr. Manager, Instrument Sourcing.
• Participates in MRB to resolve NCMRs, CAPAs, and SCARs.
• Coordinate operational and strategic supplier tools such as Vendor Managed Inventory, Supplier drop ships, EDI, etc.
• Ensure availability of product to support Sales forecasts and market demands.
• Be active in influencing and/or taking the lead role in ongoing supply chain activities and functions while developing improvements to improve service level.
• Create and/or maintain SOPs as required to reflect sourcing practices.
• Serve as subject‑matter expert for system functionality and provide support to the department as required.
• Prepare distribute and evaluate formal RFQs to ensure continuity of supply and the support of improvement initiatives.
• Sourcing – review MRP purchase requirements; analyze for quantity, specifications, and delivery. Identify or develop sources, request pricing and delivery capabilities, select suppliers and place purchase orders.
• Maintain item and vendor master parameter/information in the ERP system to minimize excess inventory and backorders through regular review of historical and actual data, available forecasts, and discussions with Sales, Marketing, Demand Planning, and Distribution.
• Provide system-generated reports and spreadsheet analyses to assist other functions with decision making by analyzing and defining the required data and/or creating the report or coordinating with the IT team.
• Maintain constant contact and provide clear prioritization with external supplier base, as well as, internal customers and constituents; placing a premium on good relationships with Sales, Engineering, Marketing, Customer Service, Distribution, Finance, and QA/RA.

Education / Experience Requirements

• BS/BA in business or technical discipline or five years of relevant experience.
• Minimum of five years’ experience in either Purchasing or Materials Management.
• CPIM and/or CPM certification desired.

Specialized Skills / Other Requirements

• Comprehensive understanding of MS Office suite required.
• o Advanced skills in utilizing Excel VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a team, as well as independently.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Thorough knowledge of ERP, inter‑functional relationships, purchasing techniques, and laws.
• Excellent interpersonal skills as well as strong skills in, leadership, oral and written communication, and spreadsheet analysis capability.
• Experience in metals purchasing and blueprint reading preferred.
• Experienced in medical device purchasing or FDA‑regulated products preferred

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At Teleflex, we follow a comprehensive hiring process. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from agency recruiters or 3rd party firms. We do not make unsolicited job offers. We do not ask for money or require equipment purchase up-front.

Teleflex Incorporated is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status. If you require accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at: 877-880-8588 or [e-mail].