MRO Buyer

KARL STORZ North America; Auburn (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

KARL STORZ North America in Auburn, MA, is seeking an MRO Buyer to partner with Operations and Facilities to ensure continuity of supply for indirect goods and services. You will manage supplier relationships, process requisitions, and drive cost savings and process improvements.

This on-site role requires collaboration across Quality, Finance, Receiving, and Compliance, with travel to other KARL STORZ locations as needed. A Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years in purchasing are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 2+ years of purchasing, procurement, supply chain, inventory planning, or related business experience.
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems such as SAP.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple departments.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated, results-oriented approach with strong time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement activities for indirect materials, services, MRO purchases, and capital expenditures across assigned business areas.
• Review and process purchase requisitions, create and maintain purchase orders, and ensure pricing accuracy.
• Build and manage supplier relationships, serving as the primary contact for assigned suppliers and spend categories.
• Lead sourcing initiatives, supplier evaluations, onboarding, and performance reviews to meet quality, service, and cost objectives.
• Drive cost savings and continuous improvement through spend analysis, negotiations, and inventory strategies.
• Monitor inventory levels, support replenishment planning, and ensure continuity of supply.
• Resolve supplier, pricing, delivery, quality, and invoice discrepancies with internal stakeholders.
• Maintain purchasing master data, approved supplier records, vendor documentation, and procurement reporting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Tableau

Outlook

Word

Job description

About KARL STORZ

From the operating room to surgery centers and everywhere in between, KARL STORZ North America is a global leader in medical technology and advanced visualization solutions. We design specialty innovations, smart instruments and devices, integrated ecosystems, and intelligent imaging to build a more connected, software-enabled operating room.

About KARL STORZ

From the operating room to surgery centers and everywhere in between, KARL STORZ North America is a global leader in medical technology and advanced visualization solutions. We design specialty innovations, smart instruments and devices, integrated ecosystems, and intelligent imaging to build a more connected, software-enabled operating room.

As an independent, family-owned MedTech company, we ambitiously think in generations instead of quarters to improve patients' lives around the world.

About The Role

The MRO Buyer serves as a critical procurement partner supporting KARL STORZ operations across assigned locations. In this role, you will manage supplier relationships, oversee purchasing activities for indirect goods and services, and drive sourcing, cost savings, and process improvement initiatives. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Operations, Facilities, Quality, Receiving, Warehouse, Finance, and Compliance to ensure continuity of supply, data integrity, supplier performance, and efficient procurement processes that support business objectives.

This role has is on-site 5 days a week in our Auburn, MA location. Occasional travel to other KARL STORZ facilities and supplier locations may be required.

What You'll Do

• Manage procurement activities for indirect materials, services, MRO purchases, and capital expenditures across assigned business areas.
• Review and process purchase requisitions, create and maintain purchase orders, and ensure accuracy of pricing, delivery dates, freight terms, project codes, and other key purchasing data.
• Build and manage supplier relationships, serving as the primary point of contact for assigned suppliers and spend categories.
• Lead sourcing initiatives, supplier evaluations, supplier onboarding activities, and supplier performance reviews to ensure quality, service, and cost objectives are achieved.
• Drive cost savings and continuous improvement projects through spend analysis, supplier negotiations, inventory strategies, and process optimization.
• Monitor inventory levels, support replenishment planning, and help ensure continuity of supply for assigned products and services.
• Resolve supplier, pricing, delivery, quality, and invoice discrepancies while partnering with internal stakeholders to support operational needs.
• Maintain purchasing master data, approved supplier records, vendor documentation, and procurement reporting to support compliance and business decision-making.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 2+ years of purchasing, procurement, supply chain, inventory planning, or related business experience.
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems such as SAP.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple departments.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated, results-oriented approach with strong time management skills.

Nice to Have

• Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of purchasing or procurement experience.
• Experience within the medical device, healthcare, manufacturing, or regulated industry environment.
• Advanced Excel capabilities including data analysis, reporting, and dashboard development.
• Experience with Tableau or other business intelligence and reporting tools.
• Knowledge of ISO 13485, supplier quality systems, and regulated procurement environments.
• Experience leading supplier onboarding, vendor master data activities, and supplier compliance initiatives.

What Will Make You Successful

• Ability to build trusted partnerships with suppliers and internal stakeholders across multiple business functions.
• Strong commercial mindset with the ability to evaluate supplier proposals, negotiate effectively, and identify cost savings opportunities.
• Proven ability to independently solve problems and make sound purchasing decisions within established policies and spending authority guidelines.
• Continuous improvement mindset focused on increasing efficiency, improving data integrity, and enhancing procurement processes.
• Strong customer-service orientation with a collaborative and helpful approach when supporting business partners.
• Ability to balance tactical execution with strategic sourcing and supplier management responsibilities while maintaining high accuracy and compliance standards.

Why KARL STORZ?

Join KARL STORZ and be part of a team creating medical innovations that truly make a difference. Beyond technology, you'll be part of a culture that values talent as its greatest asset, empowering you to contribute to a mission that improves patient care worldwide.