Strategic Buyer II for New Product Introductions

Glaukos Corporation; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Glaukos Corporation is seeking a Buyer II to support new product introductions by partnering with R&D, Clinical, and Pilot Operations to source materials and services that enable innovation. You will build supplier relationships, optimize inventory, and ensure a reliable supply chain to meet business objectives.

You will manage purchase orders in the ERP system, monitor market trends, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and compliant operations in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Operations, or related field preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience in regulated industries is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Partner with R&D, Clinical, and Pilot Operations to define sourcing requirements for new product introductions.
• Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers to meet short- and long-term needs.
• Monitor market trends and adjust sourcing strategies when needed.
• Create and manage purchase orders in ERP and maintain supplier/item data.
• Manage supplier relationships, pricing, and performance.
• Analyze supplier capacity, market conditions, and risks to ensure supply continuity.
• Support supplier quality audits and compliance activities.
• Collaborate with demand planning on ramp-ups and phase-outs to minimize excess inventory.
• Contribute to continuous improvement across purchasing and supply chain.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Multi-tasking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Supply Chain/Operations

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Glaukos Corporation is seeking a Buyer II to support new product introductions by partnering with R&D, Clinical, and Pilot Operations to source materials and services that enable innovation. You will build supplier relationships, optimize inventory, and ensure a reliable supply chain to meet business objectives.

You will manage purchase orders in the ERP system, monitor market trends, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and compliant operations in a