Purchasing Specialist

Join Topcon HealthcareFor over 90 years, Topcon's vision has been to solve societal challenges around the globe. In healthcare, we are developing innovations that improve patients' health and quality of life.We empower eye care providers with advanced imaging, diagnostic solutions, and intelligent data technology. Our robotic devices deliver simplicity without compromise, by capturing clear images with the push of a button.By joining Topcon Healthcare, you become part of a growing, diverse, global team. With office locations throughout North America, whether you are on-site, remote, or hybrid, our culture empowers you to contribute to company and personal success each day. At Topcon Healthcare, you can grow your career, gain new perspectives, and help address society's most pressing challenges. If you have drive, passion, and a desire to be part of a collaborative team, we want to hear from you.At Topcon Healthcare, we don't wait for the future. We invent it. Join us.We are seeking a highly analytical and results-driven Purchasing Specialist to manage purchasing activities, supplier negotiations, inventory planning, forecasting, and vendor contracts. The ideal candidate must be an expert in Excel and AI-based data analysis, with experience using SAP, SAP S/4HANA, and Salesforce or similar platforms.Key ResponsibilitiesAnalyze purchasing, inventory, usage, and sales data using advanced Excel and AI tools.Prepare accurate purchasing and inventory forecasts based on sales projections, historical demand, lead times, and business requirements.Negotiate pricing, payment terms, lead times, and purchasing agreements with vendors.Negotiate Service Level Agreements, supplier contracts, and other commercial terms.Process and manage RTS, or Return to Supplier, transactions and related vendor documentation.Identify cost-saving opportunities and ensure the company receives the best available pricing and contract terms.Monitor inventory levels and maintain appropriate minimum and maximum stock levels.Prepare and manage Min/Max inventory, reorder-point, safety-stock, shortage-risk, and excess-inventory reports.Prevent shortages, excess inventory, and obsolete stock through effective inventory planning.Evaluate vendor performance based on pricing, quality, reliability, lead time, and SLA compliance.Use SAP or SAP S/4HANA to manage purchasing, inventory, purchase orders, vendor records, and related transactions.Use Salesforce to review sales forecasts, customer demand, business requirements, and purchasing-related information.Use AI tools to analyze large datasets, automate reporting, identify trends, improve forecasting, and increase purchasing efficiency.Work closely with Sales, Operations, Finance, Warehouse, Customer Support, and other departments.Required Skills and QualificationsExpert-level Excel skills, including PivotTables, XLOOKUP, advanced formulas, dashboards, Power Query, data modeling, and large-data analysis.Strong experience using AI tools for data analysis, forecasting, reporting, and process automation.Experience with SAP, SAP S/4HANA, and Salesforce.Proven experience preparing purchasing, demand, or inventory forecasts.Strong vendor negotiation and cost-reduction skills.Experience negotiating SLAs, supplier agreements, pricing contracts, and other commercial terms.Experience processing RTS transactions and managing supplier returns.Experience managing Min/Max inventory levels, reorder points, lead times, and safety stock.Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.Strong attention to detail and the ability to identify trends, risks, and cost-saving opportunities.Excellent communication, contract-management, and vendor-management skills.Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.On-Site RequirementThis position requires working at our Oakland, New Jersey office. This is not a remote or hybrid position.Base Pay:Expected Base Pay Range: $85,000 to $105,000 AnnualizedBonus eligible:In addition to base pay, compensation for this position includes eligibility for a 5% annual bonus.Benefits*:Topcon offers a comprehensive benefit package for this position including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, tax saving spending accounts a 401(k) plan with employer match, tuition reimbursement in addition to other perks and benefits. We also offer time off for our employees to recharge. Our employees are eligible for paid company holidays, paid personal time off, and paid sick time that meets or exceeds state/local requirements.EEO Statement:We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.