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Senior Strategic Buyer

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KARL STORZ

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United States , Goleta

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Salary:

91000.00 - 118200.00 USD / Year

Job Description:

As an experienced supply chain leader, you will drive purchasing strategy across multiple sites. This role manages direct/indirect procurement, capital acquisitions, and purchasing activities for new product introductions. Ideal for someone who excels in supplier negotiations, cost reduction, and cross‑functional collaboration.

Job Responsibility:

  • Lead sourcing strategies for critical and high‑spend materials
  • Manage indirect purchasing and capital acquisition processes
  • Support NPI commercialization, vendor selection, and parts rationalization
  • Partner with global teams and suppliers to execute sourcing strategy
  • Drive cost savings, supplier performance, and process improvements
  • Conduct supplier market, category, and risk analyses
  • Negotiate contracts, terms, and pricing

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s + 7 yrs experience (or Master’s + 5, or PhD + 3)
  • 5+ yrs sourcing/supply chain experience (ISO manufacturing preferred)
  • APICS certification a plus
  • Strong negotiation, project management, and analytical skills
  • Advanced Microsoft Office
  • SAP proficiency required
  • Experience in lean manufacturing environments preferred

Nice to have:

  • APICS certification
  • Experience in lean manufacturing environments
What we offer:
  • Medical / Dental / Vision including a state-of-the-art wellness program and pet insurance
  • 3 weeks vacation, 11 holidays plus paid sick time
  • Up to 8 weeks of 100% paid company parental leave
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan providing a match of 60% of the employee’s first 6% contribution
  • Section 125 Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Life, STD, LTD & LTC Insurance
  • Tuition pre-imbursement up to $5,250 per year
  • Fitness reimbursement of up to $200 annually

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 22, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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