Strategic MRO Buyer - Onsite in Auburn, MA

KARL STORZ; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

KARL STORZ is seeking a MRO Buyer to support procurement across its Auburn, MA operations. You will manage supplier relationships, oversee purchasing for indirect goods and services, and drive cost savings and process improvements with cross-functional teams.

This on-site role requires collaborating with Operations, Facilities, Quality, Receiving, Warehouse, Finance and Compliance to ensure continuity of supply and accurate procurement data.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• 2+ years of purchasing, procurement, supply chain, inventory planning, or related experience
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems such as SAP and strong Excel, Outlook, Word skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication with cross-functional collaboration
• Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement activities for indirect materials, services, MRO purchases, and capital expenditures across assigned business areas.
• Review and process purchase requisitions, create and maintain purchase orders, and ensure pricing and delivery data accuracy.
• Build and manage supplier relationships as the primary contact for assigned suppliers and spend categories.
• Lead sourcing initiatives, supplier evaluations, onboarding, and performance reviews.
• Drive cost savings and continuous improvement through spend analysis and negotiations.

Skills

Procurement experience

ERP/MRP SAP

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Tableau

Job description

KARL STORZ is seeking a MRO Buyer to support procurement across its Auburn, MA operations. You will manage supplier relationships, oversee purchasing for indirect goods and services, and drive cost savings and process improvements with cross-functional teams.

This on-site role requires collaborating with Operations, Facilities, Quality, Receiving, Warehouse, Finance and Compliance to ensure continuity of supply and accurate procurement data.