Buyer – External Manufacturing

Buyer, External Manufacturing

Location: Fairfield County, CT (Onsite 5 days/week)

Type: Contract (~6 months)

Pay: $38-$42/HR

Position Overview

We’re partnering with a growing company in the medical device/life sciences industry to find a Buyer, External Manufacturing to support day-to-day purchasing activities and ensure continuity of supply across a global network of suppliers and contract manufacturing partners.

This role is ideal for a hands-on procurement professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes ownership of priorities, and can proactively resolve supply chain challenges while supporting production schedules and finished goods availability.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full purchasing lifecycle, including purchase orders, supplier follow-up, delivery schedules, and issue resolution.
• Coordinate material availability and supplier commitments to support production plans and changing business needs.
• Manage relationships with global suppliers and external manufacturing partners across multiple regions and time zones.
• Identify potential supply risks, shortages, and inventory concerns, and independently drive solutions to prevent disruptions.
• Partner cross-functionally with Planning, Operations, Quality, Engineering, Finance, and External Manufacturing teams to resolve supply constraints.
• Maintain accurate purchasing, inventory, lead-time, and supplier data within ERP systems.
• Prepare and maintain purchasing, inventory, shortage, and supplier performance reports.
• Support new product introductions, product transfers, engineering changes, and supplier transitions.
  
  

Qualifications

• 5 years of purchasing experience supporting external manufacturing, contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs/CDMOs), and/or finished goods suppliers.
• Experience managing a global supplier portfolio across multiple regions and time zones.
• Background in medical devices, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, or another regulated manufacturing environment.
• Strong ERP experience; Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) is preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including data analysis, reporting, and working with large data sets.
• Strong supplier management, communication, and follow-up skills.
• Ability to independently manage competing priorities, identify problems, and drive solutions with urgency and accountability.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
  
  

This job description outlines the desired qualifications and responsibilities; not every requirement is necessarily required. Candidates who meet some of the qualifications are encouraged to apply. We look forward to learning more about your experience!