Junior MRO Buyer — Build Supplier Relationships & Savings

KARL STORZ; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 59,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

KARL STORZ is seeking an Associate MRO Buyer to support indirect procurement and supplier management from our Auburn, MA site. The role handles purchase orders, inventory monitoring, and data integrity while collaborating with Accounts Payable and suppliers to ensure smooth operations.

This on-site position offers an opportunity to learn procurement fundamentals, supplier relations, and cost-saving initiatives in a global MedTech environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• 0-2 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, operations, inventory planning, or a related business function.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.
• Experience with SAP or a similar ERP/MRP system preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase requisitions and create purchase orders for expense and capital purchases while ensuring timely supplier communication.
• Monitor inventory levels, manage replenishment activities, and maintain accurate purchasing data within SAP.
• Support supplier onboarding, vendor master data management, and Approved Supplier List (ASL) administration.
• Partner with Accounts Payable, Receiving, Warehouse, and suppliers to resolve purchasing, delivery, and invoice-related issues.
• Assist with supplier performance monitoring, sourcing initiatives, and implementation of cost savings projects.
• Administer blanket purchase orders, service agreements, and recurring MRO purchases that support operational continuity.
• Prepare reports, analyze purchasing data, and support procurement process improvements and compliance activities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

KARL STORZ is seeking an Associate MRO Buyer to support indirect procurement and supplier management from our Auburn, MA site. The role handles purchase orders, inventory monitoring, and data integrity while collaborating with Accounts Payable and suppliers to ensure smooth operations.

This on-site position offers an opportunity to learn procurement fundamentals, supplier relations, and cost-saving initiatives in a global MedTech environment.