Senior Buyer, Operations

Job Description

The Senior Buyer is responsible for the procurement and supplier management of direct materials and components supporting medical device manufacturing operations. This role ensures continuity of supply to production through effective planning, supplier collaboration, and proactive resolution of supply chain disruptions. Responsibilities include managing supplier performance, negotiating pricing and delivery terms, supporting cost reduction initiatives, and maintaining inventory targets while minimizing excess and obsolete material. The position requires strong analytical skills, proficiency in ERP systems such as Oracle Cloud and Oracle EBS, and the ability to communicate effectively with suppliers and cross-functional teams to support operational and business objectives.

Job Duties

• Manage supplier performance
• Negotiate pricing and delivery terms
• Support cost reduction initiatives
• Maintain inventory targets
• Minimize excess and obsolete material

Job Qualifications

• Required:
• Bachelor’s Degree or 6 years equivalent related work experience in medical device manufacturing, purchasing, planning or supply chain. Certification (APICS/ IBF) desirable.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, planning, or manufacturing within the medical device, pharmaceutical, or regulated consumer products industries.
• Experience utilizing ERP/MRP systems such as Oracle Cloud, Oracle EBS, and Advanced Planning Systems to manage procurement activities, planning parameters, inventory analysis, and supplier performance.
• Proven experience managing direct material suppliers, including supplier performance management, capacity planning, delivery recovery, and resolution of supply chain disruptions.
• Experience leading supplier negotiations involving pricing, lead times, service levels, cost reduction initiatives, and contractual commitments.
• Experience working within FDA, EMA, ISO, GMP, or other regulated manufacturing environments with a strong understanding of quality systems, compliance requirements, and patient safety expectations.
• Strong ability to build and sustain collaborative partnerships across cross-functional teams including Planning, Operations, Quality, Engineering, Accounting and Category Management, ensuring alignment and execution across competing priorities.
• Demonstrated capability to influence stakeholders in a matrixed environment, driving consensus and effective decision-making without direct authority.
• Proactive mindset with a strong focus on challenging the status quo, identifying inefficiencies, and driving process improvements that enhance speed, quality, and overall supply chain performance.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to tailor messaging to diverse audiences and effectively present insights, risks, and recommendations to both operational teams and leadership.
• End-to-end supply chain understanding with the ability to connect procurement decisions to broader operational, financial, and customer impact.
• Demonstrated initiative, sound judgment, and structured decision-making in high-pressure, time-sensitive environments.
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools, including Microsoft Excel, BI and standard Microsoft Office applications, to support procurement analysis and business reporting.
• Able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously with a strong sense of urgency and accountability for delivery outcomes.
• Commitment to knowledge sharing, continuous improvement, and fostering a culture of operational excellence across teams.

Why Join Olympus?

We offer a holistic employee experience supporting personal and professional well-being through meaningful work, equitable offerings, and a connected culture.

Benefits and Incentives

• Competitive salaries, annual bonus and 401(k) with company match
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage effective on start date
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Free live and on-demand Wellbeing Programs
• Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• 12 Paid Holidays
• On-Site Child Daycare, Café, Fitness Center

Company Information

• Olympus is a global medical technology company committed to making people's lives healthier, safer, and more fulfilling.
• Founded in Tokyo, Japan, Olympus employs more than 31,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries and regions.
• Headquartered in Center Valley, Pennsylvania, USA, Olympus Corporation of the Americas employs more than 5,200 employees.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact OCAAccommodations@olympus.com. If your disability impairs your ability to email, you may call our HR Compliance Manager at 1-888-Olympus (1-888-659-6787).