Technical Buyer / Supplier Management

Modern Machining Solutions Inc; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Health savings and flexible spending

401(k) plan

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Modern Machining Solutions Inc. is seeking a Buyer/Planner to procure materials, components, and services for advanced healthcare products, while coordinating planning activities to ensure on-time delivery.

Responsibilities include developing purchasing strategies, forecasting with engineering and manufacturing, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring regulatory compliance. The role requires strong negotiation, analytical skills, and ERP experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of purchasing experience in a regulated industry.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory and compliance standards (e.g., FDA, ISO)
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle)
• Strong negotiation, communication, and analytical skills

Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of purchasing strategies for raw materials, components, and services used in advanced healthcare products
• Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to forecast demand and optimize inventory
• Identify and evaluate suppliers aligned with innovation and compliance standards
• Manage supplier relationships to ensure reliability and cost efficiency
• Ensure procurement activities meet all regulatory and compliance requirements
• Monitor supplier performance and support quality audits as needed
• Partner with operations, R&D, sourcing, and finance teams to support product development and launch timelines
• Track KPIs, cost savings, and supplier performance metrics
• Maintain accurate records and reporting through ERP systems

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical

Education

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

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Position Summary

The company is seeking a Buyer/Planner responsible for procurement and negotiation of materials, components, equipment, supplies, and services that meet quality standards. This role will also manage planning requirements and supply chain activities to ensure timely delivery of goods and services within budget. The position requires independent judgment, strong planning capabilities, and the ability to execute effectively.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Procurement

• Support the development and execution of purchasing strategies for raw materials, components, and services used in advanced healthcare products
• Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to forecast demand and optimize inventory

Supplier Management

• Identify and evaluate suppliers aligned with innovation and compliance standards
• Manage supplier relationships to ensure reliability and cost efficiency

Compliance & Quality

• Ensure procurement activities meet all regulatory and compliance requirements
• Monitor supplier performance and support quality audits as needed

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with operations, R&D, sourcing, and finance teams to support product development and launch timelines

Reporting & Analytics

• Track KPIs, cost savings, and supplier performance metrics
• Maintain accurate records and reporting through ERP systems

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of purchasing experience in a regulated industry
• Strong knowledge of regulatory and compliance standards (e.g., FDA, ISO)
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle)
• Strong negotiation, communication, and analytical skills

Travel Requirements

• Up to 25%

Preferred Qualifications

• • Professional certification (e.g., CPSM, CPM)
  • Familiarity with specialty metals
  • Passion for innovation and continuous improvement

Additional Information

• Candidates must have current and future authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship

Benefits Overview

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off and holidays