Strategic MRO Buyer - Indirect Procurement

Karl Storz Endoscopy; Auburn (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

KARL STORZ North America in Auburn, MA is seeking an MRO Buyer to partner with Operations, Facilities, Quality, Receiving, Warehouse, Finance and Compliance to ensure continuity of supply and data integrity. You will manage indirect spend, review requisitions, maintain POs, and drive cost savings through supplier negotiations and process improvements.

This on-site role offers collaboration across departments and opportunities to shape procurement practices in a regulated medical device

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 2+ years in purchasing, procurement, or related field.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems such as SAP.
• Advanced Excel, Outlook, and Word skills.
• Strong analytical and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement activities for indirect materials, services, MRO, and capex.
• Process purchase requisitions, create POs, and verify pricing and dates.
• Develop supplier relationships and conduct evaluations and onboarding.
• Lead cost-savings projects through spend analysis and negotiations.
• Monitor inventory and support replenishment planning for continuity of supply.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Microsoft Word

Tableau

Job description

KARL STORZ North America in Auburn, MA is seeking an MRO Buyer to partner with Operations, Facilities, Quality, Receiving, Warehouse, Finance and Compliance to ensure continuity of supply and data integrity. You will manage indirect spend, review requisitions, maintain POs, and drive cost savings through supplier negotiations and process improvements.

This on-site role offers collaboration across departments and opportunities to shape procurement practices in a regulated medical device