Manager, Purchasing
KARL STORZ
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Stafford • Texas • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $89,000 - $115,700 per year
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
Tech Stack
ERP
About the role
- Lead and develop the Purchasing team, including operational and project buyers/planners
- Ensure timely availability of production materials aligned with MRP and Master Production Schedules
- Drive supplier strategy, sourcing, contract negotiations, and portfolio management
- Analyze inventory, demand forecasts, market conditions, and purchasing KPIs
- Own supplier relationships, performance feedback, audits, and qualification activities
- Negotiate and manage purchasing contracts (NDAs, QAAs, master agreements, Kanban, R&D)
- Support change management (ECM/CCB), master data accuracy, and cross-functional coordination
- Partner closely with Production, Quality, Engineering, and Global Procurement teams
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in purchasing production and finished goods, including contract negotiations
- 2+ years in a supervisory or leadership role
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
- Strong experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and MS Office
- Background in electro-mechanical components and manufacturing environments
- Knowledge of quality and regulatory standards (ISO 9001/13485; FDA QSR a plus)
- Proven ability to coach, mentor, and lead teams with a results-driven mindset
- Excellent communication, organization, and decision-making skills
Benefits
- Medical / Dental / Vision including a state-of-the-art wellness program and pet insurance, too!
- 3 weeks vacation, 11 holidays plus paid sick time
- Up to 8 weeks of 100% paid company parental leave; includes maternal/ paternal leave, adoption, and fostering of a child.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan providing a match of 60% of the employee’s first 6% contribution (up to IRS limits)
- Section 125 Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life, STD, LTD & LTC Insurance
- We prepay your tuition up to $5,250 per year! - Tuition pre-imbursement
- Fitness reimbursement of up to $200 annually
- And much more!
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
purchasingcontract negotiationsinventory analysisdemand forecastingpurchasing KPIssupplier managementchange managementmaster data accuracyERP systemselectro-mechanical components
Soft skills
leadershipcoachingmentoringcommunicationorganizationdecision-makingresults-driven mindset
Certifications
Bachelor’s degreeISO 9001ISO 13485FDA QSR