Purchasing Manager

BISCO; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

HRA and FSA

Short and long-term disability

Life insurance

PTO

401(k) profit-sharing with match

Potential year-end bonuses

Job summary

BISCO, an international dental materials manufacturer, seeks a Purchasing Manager to lead the purchasing function, optimize supplier performance, and ensure compliant, cost-effective supply for manufacturing and development. The role reports to Manufacturing Ops and covers sourcing strategy, supplier negotiations, and continuous improvement across QMS, FDA, ISO 13485, and MDR requirements.

Based in Schaumburg, IL, you will drive cross‑functional collaboration with R&D, QA, Regulatory Affairs,

Qualifications

• Seven years of purchasing/procurement experience.
• One year of supervisory, project leadership, or mentoring experience preferred.
• ERP systems knowledge (NetSuite preferred).
• Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment (medical device preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field.
• MS Office Suite proficiency.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem‑solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and hold people accountable.
• Own strategic sourcing, supplier selection, negotiations, and risk mitigation.
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships and performance.
• Ensure purchase orders are placed accurately and on time.
• Collaborate with R&D, QA, Regulatory Affairs, and Manufacturing during launches.
• Oversee purchasing execution from MRP to delivery.

Education

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

Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem‑solving skills

Ability to lead cross‑functional teams and influence

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Tools

NetSuite

MS Office Suite

Job description

BISCO is seeking an ambitious Purchasing Manager to join our thriving organization. We are an internationally recognized manufacturer of medical devices for the dental industry, specializing in the advancement and research of adhesive and composite technology.

The Purchasing Manager will play an important part in helping us grow. This position is responsible for providing leadership and accountability for BISCO’s purchasing function to ensure reliable, cost-effective, and compliant supply of materials, components, and services that support manufacturing, new product development, and business operations. It includes establishing sourcing strategies, leading supplier management and purchasing personnel, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring compliance with BISCO’s Quality Management System, FDA, ISO 13485, MDR, and other applicable regulatory requirements. The Purchasing Manager will serve as the functional owner of purchasing processes, systems, and supplier performance. It reports to the Director of Manufacturing Operations.

This position will be required to work out of the Schaumburg, IL office.

Salary range

$110K to $129K, commensurate with experience

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance; HRA and FSA; short and long-term disability; life insurance; pet insurance; PTO; 401(k) profit-sharing with match; potential year-end bonuses.

Duties and Responsibilities for the Purchasing Manager

• Lead, manage, and hold people accountable
• Provide direction and oversight to direct and indirect reports
• Plan and coordinate training for direct and indirect reports
• Conduct performance management activities with direct reports
• Ensure adequate staffing, manage employee relations, and maintain a positive working environment
• Own BISCO’s strategic sourcing program, including supplier selection, negotiations, risk mitigation, and long-term supply continuity
• Lead supplier negotiations
• Identify cost‑saving opportunities
• Monitor commodity and market trends
• Serve as functional owner of BISCO’s purchasing processes, supplier relationships, purchasing policies, and procurement systems
• Manage procurement of raw materials, packaging components, equipment, and indirect supplies
• Ensure purchase orders are placed accurately and on time
• Monitor supplier lead times and proactively mitigate supply risks
• Resolve purchasing issues, shortages, pricing discrepancies, and delivery delays
• Review and approve purchase orders within authorized limits
• Develop and maintain strategic supplier relationships
• Own supplier qualification, approval, performance monitoring, and strategic development in partnership with the Quality Assurance department
• Identify and qualify secondary suppliers
• Ensure suppliers remain compliant with BISCO’s supplier quality requirements
• Support FDA, ISO 13485, and MDR supplier documentation requirements
• Maintain purchasing records
• Support new item approval and vendor approval processes
• Work closely with R&D, QA, Regulatory Affairs, and Manufacturing during new product launches
• Collaborate with production scheduling to maintain appropriate inventory levels
• Support inventory target setting and safety stock reviews
• Own purchasing execution from MRP through supplier delivery to ensure uninterrupted production

Requirements for the Purchasing Manager

• Seven years of purchasing/procurement experience
• One year of supervisory, project leadership, or mentoring experience preferred
• ERP systems knowledge (NetSuite preferred)
• Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment (medical device preferred)
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field
• MS Office Suite proficiency
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem‑solving skills
• Supplier performance management experience
• Data analysis and reporting skills
• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems (ISO 13485)
• Understanding of FDA Quality System Regulation (21 CFR Part 820), MDR, and supplier quality requirements
• Risk management and supply continuity planning skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to lead cross‑functional teams and influence organizational decisions
• Light office functions along with ability to access all areas of the facility

Why BISCO, Inc?

• Respectful – Professional. Humble. Considerate.
• Positive – Friendly. Inclusive. Curious.
• Team Player – Helpful. Cooperative. Flexible.
• Agility of a small company but the stability of a big company
• Industry‑leading dental restorative products
• Broad exposure to activities across the company
• Family‑oriented environment with positive team players
• Approachable, respectful, and down‑to‑earth people
• Long‑tenured employees to whom the leadership is committed
• Employees feel valued and are proud to be a part of the company

Since 1981, BISCO has provided innovative dental restorative products to dental customers around the world. Located northwest of Chicago in Schaumburg, our ISO 13485‑certified facility includes on‑site manufacturing and research. Our privately‑owned organization provides a close‑knit environment that encourages inter‑departmental collaboration. For more about us, please visit our website at www.bisco.com.

Hours: Business Hours, Monday‑Friday

EOE

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