MRO Buyer Associate — Procurement & Supplier Management

Karl Storz Endoscopy; Auburn (MA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Karl Storz Endoscopy is seeking an Associate MRO Buyer to support indirect procurement and supplier management at our Auburn, MA site. This entry-level role offers hands-on experience in procurement, inventory control, data accuracy, and supplier relations.

You will work with experienced buyers to ensure continuity of supply, process requisitions, and maintain data in SAP, Excel, and ERP systems. Travel occasional to supplier sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• 0–2 years of purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or related business experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with 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

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Excel

Outlook

Word

Tableau

Job description

Karl Storz Endoscopy is seeking an Associate MRO Buyer to support indirect procurement and supplier management at our Auburn, MA site. This entry-level role offers hands-on experience in procurement, inventory control, data accuracy, and supplier relations.

You will work with experienced buyers to ensure continuity of supply, process requisitions, and maintain data in SAP, Excel, and ERP systems. Travel occasional to supplier sites may be required.