Senior Purchasing Strategist - CNC & Custom Components

Piper Companies; King of Prussia (PA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement plans

Job summary

Piper Companies in King of Prussia, PA, seeks a Senior Purchasing Specialist to lead supplier management and sourcing for custom components in a medical device manufacturing context. You will collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Planning to ensure supplier capabilities meet production needs.

The role emphasizes strategic negotiations, cost-saving initiatives, and mentorship of junior buyers, with a comprehensive benefits package and a focus on continuous improvement across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of purchasing, procurement, sourcing, or supply chain experience in manufacturing.
• Experience managing suppliers for CNC machining, metal fabrication, or custom manufactured products.
• Strong understanding of machining processes, manufacturing methods, and supplier quality principles.
• Experience leading supplier negotiations, contract discussions, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, ERP/MRP systems, and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Manage strategic supplier relationships for custom fabricated, machined, and production-critical components, ensuring quality, cost, and delivery performance targets are achieved.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for supplier-related issues, utilizing technical knowledge of machining and metal fabrication processes to drive resolution and corrective actions.
• Lead sourcing, negotiation, and procurement activities for complex components while identifying opportunities for cost savings and supply chain optimization.
• Partner closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Planning teams to ensure supplier capabilities align with production and product requirements.
• Analyze supplier performance metrics, conduct business reviews, and implement continuous improvement initiatives to mitigate supply chain risks.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior buyers, acting as a subject matter expert in procurement best practices, supplier management, and manufacturing processes.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Supplier management

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Machining knowledge

Education

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

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Piper Companies in King of Prussia, PA, seeks a Senior Purchasing Specialist to lead supplier management and sourcing for custom components in a medical device manufacturing context. You will collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Planning to ensure supplier capabilities meet production needs.

The role emphasizes strategic negotiations, cost-saving initiatives, and mentorship of junior buyers, with a comprehensive benefits package and a focus on continuous improvement across