Purchasing Specialist

KARL STORZ

Purchasing Specialist supporting procurement services across multiple KARL STORZ locations. Managing supplier relationships and ensuring continuity of supply.

Posted 6/5/2026full-timeAuburn • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $24 - $30 per hourWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Tableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Process purchase requisitions from across the organization, converting them to purchase orders and communicating with suppliers and stakeholders
Track vendor acknowledgements and maintain up-to-date purchase order information including pricing and delivery
Monitor inventory levels and initiate replenishment orders for assigned products and material groups
Follow up with suppliers to ensure service levels are met; collaborate with Accounts Payable, Receiving, and suppliers to resolve invoice discrepancies
Support sourcing initiatives for new suppliers, products, and services; partner with internal business users to establish specifications and identify best-value suppliers
Contribute to cost-saving projects through analysis of product specifications, volume activity, service requirements, delivery, and payment terms
Manage vendor master data in SAP, including enrolling new suppliers into the Approved Supplier List (ASL) via DocuSign and performing periodic reviews of inactive vendors
Maintain supplier certificates and surveys, ensuring all required documentation and agreements are current
Train business users on procurement processes including requisition creation, new product development, and supplier enrollment
Write and update procedures, work instructions, and work aids as requirements evolve
Support compliance with the KARL STORZ Quality Program, CFR 820.50, and ISO 13485 standards
Provide coverage for Buyer Planner during extended absences; travel to KARL STORZ and vendor sites as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

3–5 years of experience in purchasing or a related role involving indirect or direct materials/services
High school diploma or equivalent
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel
Strong analytical, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet established timeframes
Working knowledge of SAP preferred
Preferred 5–10 years of relevant purchasing or supply chain experience
College degree or equivalent work experience
Experience with Tableau or other supply chain/analytics platforms
Familiarity with ISO 13485 standards and the medical device industry
Collaborative, solution-oriented mindset with a helpful and instructive approach to working with others.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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!

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Hard Skills & Tools

purchase requisition processingpurchase order managementinventory monitoringcost analysisvendor managementdata analysisprocurement process trainingdocument managementsupplier enrollmentcompliance with ISO 13485

Soft Skills

analytical skillsorganizational skillsattention to detailverbal communicationwritten communicationself-motivationtime managementcollaborationsolution-oriented mindsetinstructional approach