Buyer-Commodity Specialist II

About the role

This role will be on a hybrid schedule at our office in Charlton, MA - expectation is 3 days/week in the office
About KARL STORZ
From the operating room to surgery centers—and everywhere in between—KARL STORZ North America is a global leader in medical technology and advanced visualization solutions. We design specialty innovations, smart instruments and devices, integrated ecosystems, and intelligent imaging—to build a more connected, software-enabled operating room. As an independent, family-owned MedTech company, we ambitiously think in generations instead of quarters to improve patients’ lives around the world.

Responsibilities

• Place and manage purchase orders; ensure accurate pricing and delivery dates
• Review shortages, expedite materials, and maintain inventory levels
• Monitor supplier performance and support supplier transitions
• Resolve invoice issues and review engineering changes
• Support SAP & PFEP systems and participate in supply chain improvement projects

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• 5 years purchasing/supply chain experience
• Intermediate SAP & Excel skills
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving abilities

Qualifications

• Additional Info
• Hybrid/onsite work; overtime and business travel as needed
• Commitment to safety, quality, and ISO/FDA compliance required

Skills

• Leverage my SAP/Excel expertise to ensure accurate, timely purchasing, maintain optimal inventory levels, and proactively resolve shortages to keep production running smoothly
• Build strong supplier relationships, monitor performance closely, and identify cost and quality improvements to drive value across multi-site operations
• Apply analytical thinking and continuous improvement practices to manage MRP-driven demand, support PFEP processes, and contribute to supply chain efficiency and reliability

Benefits

Join KARL STORZ and be part of a team creating medical innovations that truly make a difference. Beyond technology, you’ll be part of a culture that values talent as its greatest asset, empowering you to contribute to a mission that improves patient care worldwide.

Pay

TBD

Schedule

Hybrid/onsite work; overtime and business travel as needed