OR1 Project Buyer

KARL STORZ North America; Stafford (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

KARL STORZ North America is seeking a Project Buyer to manage sourcing and procurement activities for new product development. This role involves collaboration with Engineering, Quality, and Operations teams to ensure materials meet project quality and timing requirements.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, with 3+ years of related buying experience and a strong grasp of ERP systems like SAP. Join us to positively impact healthcare through innovative product development.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of purchasing, sourcing, procurement, or buyer experience.
• Strong SAP or ERP/MRP system experience.
• Ability to support technical sourcing activities in a manufacturing or engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for sourcing, supplier management, and procurement activities.
• Partner closely with Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Supply Chain teams.
• Drive cost-saving initiatives while ensuring material and service quality.

Skills

Supplier management

Procurement activities

Negotiating contracts

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

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

Equivalent experience

Tools

SAP

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Project Buyer – OR1

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

Why KARL STORZ?

Join a global leader in medical technology known for innovation, quality, and advancing patient care. At KARL STORZ, you’ll collaborate with cross‑functional teams to support cutting‑edge product development initiatives, influence strategic sourcing decisions, and contribute to meaningful work that impacts healthcare providers and patients worldwide. You’ll be part of a culture that values continuous improvement, professional growth, and operational excellence.