MRO Buyer Associate — Procurement & Supplier Impact

KARL STORZ; Washington (District of Columbia); 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. This on-site role based in Auburn, MA focuses on procurement, supplier data, and cost-saving initiatives to ensure continuity of supply.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent and 0–2 years in purchasing or related fields, with proficiency in Excel, Outlook, and Word. Travel to supplier sites may be required.

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 while ensuring timely supplier communication.
• Monitor inventory levels and maintain accurate purchasing data within SAP.
• Support supplier onboarding, vendor master data management, and 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

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

KARL STORZ is seeking an Associate MRO Buyer to support indirect procurement and supplier management. This on-site role based in Auburn, MA focuses on procurement, supplier data, and cost-saving initiatives to ensure continuity of supply.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent and 0–2 years in purchasing or related fields, with proficiency in Excel, Outlook, and Word. Travel to supplier sites may be required.