Senior Buyer

Global Procurement Role

Global procurement role for a leading medical device organization. Full time opportunity based in Marlborough, MA.

About Our Client

Our client is a leading optical medical device company with a US and UK presence. Their global remit also reaches their suppliers too, with suppliers based in US, EU and Asia.

Job Description

Identify and deliver cost-reduction opportunities by analyzing spend. Collaborate with cross-functional teams both in the US and the UK. Work closely with senior management across procurement and purchasing. Manage suppliers across the US and the UK - managing the performance, development, and relationship of assigned suppliers. Purchase order management - ensuring lead times and system data is accurate. Share capacity forecasts with managed suppliers monthly, taking ownership for resolving any capacity related constraints. Optimize inventory levels ensuring key metrics are achieved across the supply chain.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Senior Buyer should have: Procurement experience managing complex or critical inventory supply areas within a manufacturing environment. Advanced operational capability in demand and capacity planning, supplier coordination, PO governance, and escalation of MRB and supply risks. Strong commercial capability, including sourcing strategy development, negotiation, contract implementation, and cost / risk analysis. Proven experience owning supplier relationships, driving performance improvement and proactive risk mitigation. Demonstrated track record of leading procurement projects and embedding process improvements that enhance control and resilience. Ability to influence and challenge stakeholders and suppliers constructively. Proactive, solutions-focused and idea generating team contributor. Able to work effectively across different time zones.

What's on Offer

Annual salary ranging from $95,000 to $115,000. 15% performance-based bonus, with additional company benefits. Travel to the UK twice a year. Hybrid working, in the office 3 times per week in Marlborough, MA.

Job Summary

Sector: Procurement & Supply Chain

Sub Sector: Indirect Procurement

Industry: Industrial / Manufacturing

Location: Marlborough

Contract Type: Permanent

Consultant name: Lauren Messias

Job Reference: JN-072026-7065124

Job Nature: Hybrid working