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Senior Buyer

Remote:

Full Remote

Contract:

Full time

Experience:

Senior (5-10 years)

Work from:

Kansas (USA), United States

Offer summary

Qualifications:

8 years in purchasing experience, Experience in Manufacturing/Regulated Industry, Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, Experience with Lean Manufacturing preferred, Experience in sourcing and new project launches.

Key responsabilities:

Evaluate and maintain purchasing parameters and supplier information
Research the market for a reliable supply base
Negotiate contracts focused on cost, quality, and timely delivery
Develop strong relationships with key suppliers through feedback
Ensure prompt action to prevent supply interruption

Vantage MedTech SME

201 - 500 Employees

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Job description

Your missions

Vantage MedTech provides comprehensive design and manufacturing services, supporting the advancement of medical technologies from concept through to product realization. We are developing new products for the treatment of heart failure, cancer, stroke, Gene Therapy, COPD, TBI, Atrial Fibrillation, Blood Clots, Brain Surgery, and many more! We are searching for top-tier talent to apply their gifts to making life better for hundreds of thousands of patients worldwide. If this is something you aspire to, we would like to talk with you!

The Senior Buyer will serve as the subject matter expert in areas related to sourcing, purchasing, and supplier relationship management across both the Manufacturing and Tech Services parts of the business. The Senior Buyer will be responsible for developing and executing strategies to support Vantage MedTech’s initiatives and continuously improving purchasing and supplier management standards and processes. Through collaboration with New Product Introduction project teams, you will support the establishment of sustainable production while providing guidance in Supply Chain planning, production supplier selection, and prototype ordering.

This role requires a keen sense of relationship management with existing and new suppliers and high-level negotiation skills in a regulated industry environment. The ideal candidate will have experience in purchasing custom parts, electronics, and fabricated metals in a manufacturing or supply chain setting. Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Operational Excellence in a multi-site environment is highly desirable.

**This is not a remote opportunity. This position is based Lenexa, KS. Local candidates only. We do not offer relocation assistance.

Responsibilities:

Evaluate and maintain proper purchasing parameters, supplier information, and supply and demand balances to support production using the company ERP system
Research the market to identify and develop a robust supply base
Negotiate contracts and pricing with suppliers with an emphasis on cost, quality, and on- time delivery
Coordinate order volumes and material deliveries to obtain optimal pricing
Develop strong business relationships with key suppliers by regularly sharing feedback on supply and quality performance and maintaining regular channels of communication
Ensure that appropriate action is taken in response to component shortages to prevent interruption of product supply

Education and Experience:

8 years in purchasing with experience in a Manufacturing/Regulated Industry environment
Bachelor's degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Ability to anticipate changing business needs related to purchases
Adaptable self-starter who will effectively develop strategies that drive the company vision, mission, and values
Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills to effectively support our Internal Teams and key Suppliers
Experience with sourcing and new project launches is a plus

Top Benefits/Perks:
As a team member at Vantage MedTech, you’ll enjoy:

Comprehensive benefits package, including health, vision, and dental insurance
Generous Paid Time Off
Company retirement plan with matching

Vantage MedTech values a diverse team and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. All applicants must be authorized for full-time employment in the United States. For more information, visit www.vantagemedtech.com

No third-party candidates please.