What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Buyer position at Laborie?
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.
We support and empower our employees to grow their careers in an environment that encourages a sense of belonging and a connection to doing good. We’re not afraid to roll up our sleeves to make our goals a reality and work together to solve for our customers. We reward and recognize our employees based on our values of Aspire to Greatness, Respect All, Own It, Working Together, Persist with Passion.
Who We’re Looking For
As a key member of the Purchasing team, the Senior Buyer will be responsible for executing purchasing activities and managing supplier performance to ensure uninterrupted supply of materials supporting Laborie's global manufacturing operations. This role serves as the primary day-to-day liaison between suppliers and cross-functional teams including Supply Planning, Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, and Operations.
The Senior Buyer is an experienced procurement professional and problem-solving leader within the Purchasing organization. This individual manages supplier communications, purchase order execution, delivery performance, shortage mitigation, and supply continuity activities for assigned suppliers and product families.
This position reports to the Senior Manager of Purchasing.
About The Role
Our Mission every day is to operate as a world-class specialist medical company making and advancing technologies that preserve and restore human dignity. We do that today by helping people with pelvic and gastrointestinal conditions live normal lives, and by helping mothers and babies have safe deliveries.
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.
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.
We support and empower our employees to grow their careers in an environment that encourages a sense of belonging and a connection to doing good. We’re not afraid to roll up our sleeves to make our goals a reality and work together to solve for our customers. We reward and recognize our employees based on our values of Aspire to Greatness, Respect All, Own It, Working Together, Persist with Passion.
Who We’re Looking For
As a key member of the Purchasing team, the Senior Buyer will be responsible for executing purchasing activities and managing supplier performance to ensure uninterrupted supply of materials supporting Laborie's global manufacturing operations. This role serves as the primary day-to-day liaison between suppliers and cross-functional teams including Supply Planning, Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, and Operations.
The Senior Buyer is an experienced procurement professional and problem-solving leader within the Purchasing organization. This individual manages supplier communications, purchase order execution, delivery performance, shortage mitigation, and supply continuity activities for assigned suppliers and product families.
This position reports to the Senior Manager of Purchasing.
About The Role
- Manage purchase order execution, supply planning, and supplier performance for assigned suppliers and commodities, ensuring continuity of supply and achievement of delivery objectives
- Lead supplier relationship management activities, including business reviews, performance discussions, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Drive resolution of supplier delivery, quality, and supply continuity concerns through recovery planning, escalation management, and cross-functional collaboration
- Lead supplier commercial activities, including pricing negotiations, contract support, claims resolution, and identification of cost reduction and value improvement opportunities
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Engineering, Logistics, or a related field
- 5 years of experience in Purchasing, Procurement, Supply Chain, Materials Management, Manufacturing Operations, or a related function
- Minimum of 3 years of experience managing supplier relationships and material supply in a manufacturing environment
- Experience with purchase order management, supplier delivery performance, inventory and material planning, shortage mitigation, supply continuity, advanced Microsoft Excel, and ERP/MRP systems in a manufacturing environment
- APICS CPIM, CSCP, CPSM, or related professional certification
- Medical device, life sciences, or other regulated manufacturing experience
- Experience working within an ISO 13485 environment
Our Mission every day is to operate as a world-class specialist medical company making and advancing technologies that preserve and restore human dignity. We do that today by helping people with pelvic and gastrointestinal conditions live normal lives, and by helping mothers and babies have safe deliveries.
- Paid time off and paid volunteer time
- Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account with Company Funded Contributions
- 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
- Parental Leave and Adoption Services
- Health and Wellness Programs and Events
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.