Senior Buyer

Senior Buyer

We believe that great healthcare is an essential safeguard of human dignity.

At Laborie, we know the work we do matters – it's what fuels our motivation and contributes to our success. If you're ready to make a positive impact in the lives of patients across the globe, we'd like to meet you.

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About the Role

As a key member of the Supply Chain team, the Senior Buyer is responsible for executing purchasing and material planning activities to ensure the timely availability of materials and services required to support business operations. This role analyzes MRP requirements, manages supplier order execution, and develops supply plans to support production schedules, inventory objectives, and customer demand. The Buyer works closely with Demand Planning, Production Planning, Operations, Quality, Logistics, and suppliers to maintain continuity of supply, manage inventory levels, resolve routine supply issues, and ensure accurate purchasing transactions.

• Create, maintain, and manage purchase orders, stock transfer orders, supplier order confirmations, and other procurement transactions to support production requirements and inventory objectives
• Analyze MRP signals, demand forecasts, inventory levels, supplier lead times, and material requirements to develop and execute supply plans that ensure material availability while minimizing stock-outs and excess inventory
• Collaborate with Demand Planning, Production Planning, Operations, and Manufacturing teams to align material supply with production schedules, inventory targets, and business priorities
• Monitor supplier commitments, delivery schedules, and material availability, expediting orders and coordinating recovery plans as necessary to prevent supply disruptions

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Engineering, Logistics, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Purchasing, Procurement, Supply Chain, Materials Management, Manufacturing Operations, or a related function
• Working knowledge of purchasing, inventory management, and supply chain principles
• Experience using ERP and MRP systems

Preferred Qualifications

• APICS CPIM, CSCP, CPSM, or related professional certification
• Medical device, life sciences, or other regulated manufacturing experience, including experience working within an ISO 13485 environment
• Experience supporting inventory management and material planning activities

Laborie provides equal employment opportunities and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Laborie is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in our services, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities.