KARL STORZ is seeking a Strategic Buyer to play a critical role in shaping global sourcing strategies for key material groups and services. This role sits at the center of our Global Supply Chain organization and partners closely with cross-functional and international teams to deliver high value, reduce total cost of ownership, and ensure supply continuity in a regulated medical device environment.
Requirements
- Develop, align, and execute global category sourcing strategies in collaboration with international counterparts
- Lead complex sourcing initiatives, including RFQs/RFIs, negotiations, and contract execution
- Negotiate and manage supplier agreements, NDAs, and framework contracts
- Drive supplier relationship management, performance metrics, and risk mitigation activities
- Identify and deliver cost reduction and value creation opportunities aligned with corporate savings goals
- Manage material requirements planning, inventory analysis, and supply continuity across multiple sites
- Partner with Demand Planning, Quality, Finance, Legal, and Product Management to support business objectives
- Ensure compliance with FDA regulations (21 CFR 820) and the KARL STORZ Quality Management System
- Support supplier quality, audits, EOL/EOS strategies, and continuous improvement initiatives
Benefits
- Medical / Dental / Vision including a state-of-the-art wellness program and pet insurance, too!
- 3 weeks vacation, 11 holidays plus paid sick time
- Up to 8 weeks of 100% paid company parental leave; includes maternal/ paternal leave, adoption, and fostering of a child.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan providing a match of 60% of the employee’s first 6% contribution (up to IRS limits)
- Section 125 Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life, STD, LTD & LTC Insurance
- We prepay your tuition up to $5,250 per year! - Tuition pre-imbursement
- Fitness reimbursement of up to $200 annually
