Senior Buyer

Company Overview

Hamilton Medical was founded in 1983 with a clear mission: to enhance the lives of patients on respirators and support the caregivers who serve them. Our focus is on developing ventilation technologies that prioritize safety, effectiveness, and lung protection. We are dedicated to easing the burden on healthcare professionals who work tirelessly every day, helping critically ill patients recover and regain their health. We are committed to helping medical teams deliver the best respiratory care - to anyone, anywhere.

Responsibilities

Hamilton Medical, Inc. is looking for a Senior Buyer who will be responsible for placing purchase orders in response to customer-driven demands. This position plays a critical role in cost-effectively managing procurement operations in a fast-growing environment. A strong candidate is adaptable, practices excellent ownership and accountability, and has superb communication skills to navigate a daily balance of short-term and long-term priorities and projects. This role has a deep understanding of supply and demand models, factors multiple variables that impact lead time, and develops a procurement strategy that balances future growth, best price, and supply chain stability. This role frequently collaborates with international, internal and external entities as needed.

Responsibilities include:

• Oversee the complete lifecycle of assigned parts-from data maintenance and procurement to order management, shipment tracking, and timely delivery coordination.
• Determine quantity, order date, lot size, frequency, and other relevant parameters in the ERP for creating purchase orders to meet stocking levels and delivery schedules.
• Demonstrates exceptional control of live purchase orders to ensure they arrive as needed.
• Drives cost and time efficiency throughout all aspects of the supply chain and attains annual performance targets. Necessary tactics include using optimal purchase quantity for price breaks, using economic shipping methods, negotiating part price and regular bidding of parts between different suppliers
• Regularly participate and lead team meetings regarding supply chain activities with Customer Service, Sales, Engineering, and other cross-functional teams
• Collaborate with multiple departments to onboard new suppliers, ensuring seamless integration into procurement workflows.
• Support Engineering projects by coordinating procurement needs and ensuring timely material availability.
• Assist in Quality initiatives by working closely with suppliers and internal teams to maintain compliance with quality standards.
• Work closely with warehouse and receiving teams to optimize incoming inventory processes, reduce receiving errors, and improve operational efficiency.
• Coordinate with accounts payable and shipping/receiving to resolve billing or return issues and maintain accurate records.
• Maintain efficiency in managing large volumes of emails, Teams messages, and phone calls, ensuring timely and professional responses to internal and external stakeholders.
• Participate in frequent collaborative Teams meetings with internal coworkers and outside suppliers across different countries.
• Notify relevant stakeholders about stock shortages or supply chain disruptions, providing timely updates on solutions and delivery timelines.
• Approach obstacles with an analytical mindset, using expertise and procurement tools (such as Excel) to assess trends and solutions.
• Gather relevant data and thoughtfully assess potential resolutions before taking action, while recognizing when collaboration or guidance from management is necessary to ensure the best outcome.
• Take ownership of procurement decisions, driving efficiency and fostering an empowered work environment.
• Identify potential supply chain disruptions early and escalate concerns to management to mitigate risks.
• Embrace spirit of continuous improvement, contributing and collaborating on department efficiency and process optimization projects.

Qualifications

• A Business degree or technical degree required in a related field.
• Must have strong written and oral communication skills; must be able to read, comprehend written correspondence and reports; must be able to communicate with multiple levels of staff throughout the organization.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Must have effective interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including but not limited to Word, Excel, and outlook

Education/Experience

• 5 plus years of experience preferred in Supply Chain Management of related field
• Master's degree in business or equivalent desired
• D365 or similar ERP/MRP/CRM software application experience and MS Office Suite
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with proficiency in Excel for evaluating demand and supply fluctuations.
• Exceptional communication skills, ensuring clarity and collaboration across multiple teams.
• Ability to adapt to shifting priorities, reassess strategies quickly, and drive procurement efficiency.
• International procurement experience, particularly in France, Romania, Switzerland, Canada, and Mexico.

About Hamilton

• Diverse portfolio of exciting and innovative design projects
• Tremendous opportunities for professional growth
• Commitment to sustainable design
• Competitive compensation
• Excellent benefits package includes medical, dental, vision insurance, paid vacation time, paid sick time, disability insurance, 401k, tuition reimbursement and much more
• Solid stable company
• Drug-free workplace