Strategic MRO & Indirect Procurement Buyer

KARL STORZ North America; Auburn (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

KARL STORZ North America in Auburn, MA, is seeking an MRO Buyer to partner with Operations and Facilities to ensure continuity of supply for indirect goods and services. You will manage supplier relationships, process requisitions, and drive cost savings and process improvements.

This on-site role requires collaboration across Quality, Finance, Receiving, and Compliance, with travel to other KARL STORZ locations as needed. A Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years in purchasing are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 2+ years of purchasing, procurement, supply chain, inventory planning, or related business experience.
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems such as SAP.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple departments.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated, results-oriented approach with strong time management skills.

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 accuracy.
• Build and manage supplier relationships, serving as the primary contact for assigned suppliers and spend categories.
• Lead sourcing initiatives, supplier evaluations, onboarding, and performance reviews to meet quality, service, and cost objectives.
• Drive cost savings and continuous improvement through spend analysis, negotiations, and inventory strategies.
• Monitor inventory levels, support replenishment planning, and ensure continuity of supply.
• Resolve supplier, pricing, delivery, quality, and invoice discrepancies with internal stakeholders.
• Maintain purchasing master data, approved supplier records, vendor documentation, and procurement reporting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Tableau

Outlook

Word

Job description

KARL STORZ North America in Auburn, MA, is seeking an MRO Buyer to partner with Operations and Facilities to ensure continuity of supply for indirect goods and services. You will manage supplier relationships, process requisitions, and drive cost savings and process improvements.

This on-site role requires collaboration across Quality, Finance, Receiving, and Compliance, with travel to other KARL STORZ locations as needed. A Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years in purchasing are expected.