Senior Purchasing Specialist

About the role

Piper Companies is seeking a Senior Purchasing Specialist to join a leading medical device manufacturing organization in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. The Senior Purchasing Specialist will serve as a critical supply chain subject matter expert, leading vendor management initiatives, supporting complex sourcing activities, and ensuring the timely procurement of custom manufactured components to meet production and business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Manage strategic supplier relationships for custom fabricated, machined, and production-critical components, ensuring quality, cost, and delivery performance targets are achieved
• Serve as the primary escalation point for supplier-related issues, utilizing technical knowledge of machining and metal fabrication processes to drive resolution and corrective actions
• Lead sourcing, negotiation, and procurement activities for complex components while identifying opportunities for cost savings and supply chain optimization
• Partner closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Planning teams to ensure supplier capabilities align with production and product requirements
• Analyze supplier performance metrics, conduct business reviews, and implement continuous improvement initiatives to mitigate supply chain risks
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior buyers, acting as a subject matter expert in procurement best practices, supplier management, and manufacturing processes

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, sourcing, or supply chain within a manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated expertise managing suppliers that support CNC machining, metal fabrication, or custom manufactured products
• Strong understanding of machining processes, manufacturing methods, and supplier quality principles
• Experience leading supplier negotiations, contract discussions, and performance improvement initiatives
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, ERP/MRP systems, and cross-functional collaboration

Compensation

Salary range: $77,000 - $90,000

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans