What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer-Commodity Specialist II position at KARL STORZ North America?
This role will be on a hybrid schedule at our office in Charlton, MA - expectation is 3 days/ week in the office
Why you’ll love this role:
As a Buyer–Commodity Specialist II, you will manage material purchasing for reusable scopes, single‑sterile devices, and imaging devices across multiple manufacturing sites. You’ll oversee supplier performance, maintain accurate purchase orders, support SAP/PFEP updates, and ensure materials are available to meet production needs.
What you will do:
Why you’ll love this role:
As a Buyer–Commodity Specialist II, you will manage material purchasing for reusable scopes, single‑sterile devices, and imaging devices across multiple manufacturing sites. You’ll oversee supplier performance, maintain accurate purchase orders, support SAP/PFEP updates, and ensure materials are available to meet production needs.
What you will do:
- Place and manage purchase orders; ensure accurate pricing and delivery dates
- Review shortages, expedite materials, and maintain inventory levels
- Monitor supplier performance and support supplier transitions
- Resolve invoice issues and review engineering changes
- Support SAP & PFEP systems and participate in supply chain improvement projects
- Bachelor’s degree
- 5 years purchasing/supply chain experience
- Intermediate SAP & Excel skills
- Strong communication, organization, and problem‑solving abilities
- Hybrid/onsite work; overtime and business travel as needed
- Commitment to safety, quality, and ISO/FDA compliance required
- KARL STORZ is an independent, family-owned company headquartered in Germany’s renowned MedTech manufacturing region. For 80 years, we’ve pioneered the most groundbreaking innovations in minimally invasive surgery and OR integration to benefit patients and healthcare providers alike. With more than 9,000 associates worldwide and 1,800 in the US, we pride ourselves on harnessing cutting-edge technology, precise workmanship, and unrivaled customer support to help healthcare facilities manage costs, streamline operations, and deliver positive patient outcomes. With onsite locations and field opportunities across the country, we attract a diverse and talented staff, unified by the desire to foster positive change in the world. Because it’s not just about the tools we create, it’s about the lives we change together.