Sr. Site Buyer

Expected Travel : Up to 10%

Requisition ID : 14033

About Teleflex Incorporated

As a global provider of medical technologies, Teleflex is driven by our purpose to improve the health and quality of people’s lives. Through our vision to become the most trusted partner in healthcare, we offer a diverse portfolio with solutions in the therapy areas of anesthesia, emergency medicine, interventional cardiology and radiology, surgical, vascular access, and urology. We believe that the potential of great people, purpose-driven innovation, and world-class products can shape the future direction of healthcare.


Teleflex is the home of Arrow™, Barrigel™, Deknatel™, LMA™, Pilling™, QuikClot™, Rüsch™, UroLift™ and Weck™ – trusted brands united by a common sense of purpose.


At Teleflex, we are empowering the future of healthcare. For more information, please visit teleflex.com .

Global Operations - Global Operations is a complex and diverse organization within the company which is responsible for product fulfilment to all our customers from end to end. We pride ourselves on being totally Customer Centric in our unrelenting focus on Improving Quality, Service and Value as perceived by our customers. Our employees are dedicated to the Global Operations Enterprise Excellence journey. Join a dynamic, growing team that offers healthcare providers an array of medical technology solutions that make a difference in patients’ lives.

Position Summary

The Senior Site Buyer is responsible for owning material availability and supply continuity for assigned commodities within an approved supplier environment. This role applies advanced analytical and problem-solving skills to anticipate supply risks, optimize inventory strategies, and ensure alignment between demand and supply. The Senior Site Buyer drives supplier performance, leads issue resolution, and collaborates cross-functionally to improve operational outcomes, while serving as a subject matter expert and influencing continuous improvement across the supply chain.

Principal Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end material availability and supply continuity, ensuring alignment of supply with demand and production requirements
• Analyze MRP signals, forecasts, and exception messages to proactively adjust supply plans, mitigate risk, and prevent disruptions
• Manage supplier performance for approved suppliers, including delivery reliability, responsiveness, and issue resolution; lead corrective actions as needed
• Develop and maintain inventory and planning strategies (e.g., safety stock, lead times, reorder parameters) to balance service levels and working capital
• Monitor open purchase orders, supplier commitments, and material flow; lead resolution of shortages, delays, and recovery plans
• Drive cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Quality, and Operations to support engineering changes (ECR/ECO), supplier issues, and compliance requirements
• Identify and lead continuous improvement and cost optimization initiatives, including lead-time reduction, process improvements, and inventory optimization
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of ERP data (material master, planning parameters, supplier data, pricing) to support effective planning and execution
• Lead management of material lifecycle risks, including excess, obsolescence, and demand variability
• Resolve complex supplier-related issues (delivery, quality, invoice discrepancies) and act as escalation point for the team
• Communicate supply risks, constraints, and mitigation strategies to stakeholders and leadership
• Serve as a subject matter expert in purchasing systems and processes; provide guidance, training, and support to buyers and cross-functional partners
• Support compliance with regulatory requirements, quality standards, and internal policies within a regulated environment
• Lead or contribute to strategic initiatives, audits, and special projects as required

Education / Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 2–5+ years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain within a manufacturing environment
• Experience with supplier management, cost analysis, and procurement decision-making
• APICS (CPIM) or ISM (CPSM/C.P.M.) certification preferred

Specialized Skills / Other Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment and make sound business decisions
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
• Analytical mindset with ability to interpret data and drive decisions (e.g., spend analysis, inventory optimization)
• Strong ERP system experience (SAP preferred)
• Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools

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Working Conditions / Physical Demands

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between ($87,400-$131,100) however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position will also include benefits such as medical, prescription drug, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, participation in 401(k) savings plan, and various paid time off benefits, such as PTO, short- and long-term disability and parental leave, dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

At Teleflex, we follow a comprehensive hiring process. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from agency recruiters or 3rd party firms. We do not make unsolicited job offers. We do not ask for money or require equipment purchase up-front.

Teleflex Incorporated is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status. If you require accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at: View phone number on aiapply.co or View email address on aiapply.co.

Teleflex, the Teleflex logo, Arrow™, Barrigel™, Deknatel™, LMA™, Pilling™, QuikClot™, Rüsch™, UroLift™ and Weck™ are trademarks or registered trademarks of Teleflex Incorporated or its affiliates, in the U.S. and/or other countries.
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