Overview

A leading optical medical device organization is looking to hire a Senior Buyer for inventory. The Senior Buyer is responsible for the full purchasing and supplier management lifecycle across allocated categories, with a primary focus on strategic suppliers. Client Details 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. 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. Profile 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. Job 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. 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. Requirements 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. 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