OR1 Project Buyer

KARL STORZ SE & Co. KG; Stafford (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical / Dental / Vision insurance

Up to 8 weeks of paid company parental leave

401(k) retirement savings plan

Tuition pre-reimbursement up to $5,250

Fitness reimbursement up to $200 annually

Job summary

KARL STORZ SE & Co. KG is seeking a Project Buyer in Stafford, Texas. This role involves sourcing, supplier management, and procurement for engineering projects, requiring strong negotiation skills and SAP experience.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 3 years of buyer experience, and will closely collaborate with Engineering and Supply Chain teams.

Benefits include comprehensive healthcare, paid parental leave, and tuition reimbursement, among others.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of purchasing, sourcing, procurement, or buyer experience.
• Ability to support technical sourcing activities in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem‑solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for sourcing, supplier management, and procurement activities.
• Partner closely with Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Supply Chain teams.
• Negotiate contracts and manage purchasing activities.

Skills

Negotiating supplier agreements

SAP or ERP/MRP system experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance or related field

Job description

At KARL STORZ, we take pride in helping patients

through some of the toughest journeys of their lives.

We are making contributions that matter.

Regardless of your role, YOU improve patients’ lives every day

The Project Buyer is responsible for sourcing, supplier management, and procurement activities supporting new product development and engineering projects. This role partners closely with Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to identify and qualify suppliers, negotiate contracts, manage purchasing activities, and drive cost‑saving initiatives while ensuring materials and services meet project timelines, quality standards, and business objectives. The Project Buyer also supports supplier onboarding, make‑versus‑buy decisions, new product introductions, and procurement‑related change management activities.

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, or related field, or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of purchasing, sourcing, procurement, or buyer experience
• Strong SAP or ERP/MRP system experience
• Experience negotiating supplier agreements and managing vendor relationships
• Ability to support technical sourcing activities in a manufacturing or engineering environment
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem‑solving skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years of procurement or strategic sourcing experience
• Manufacturing, medical device, or engineering industry experience
• Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) projects
• Experience conducting supplier cost analysis and make‑versus‑buy evaluations

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  Benefits

  • Medical / Dental / Vision including a state‑of‑the‑art wellness program and pet insurance, too!
  • Up to 8 weeks of 100% paid company parental leave; includes maternal/ paternal leave, adoption, and fostering of a child.
  • 401(k)retirement savings plan providing a match of 60% of the employee’s first 6% contribution (up to IRS limits)
  • Section 125 Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Life, STD, LTD & LTC Insurance
  • We prepay your tuition up to $5,250 per year! – Tuition pre‑reimbursement
  • Fitness reimbursement of up to $200 annually
  • And much more!