OR1 Project Buyer
Stafford, TX, US, 77477
Project Buyer – OR1
The Project Buyer is responsible for sourcing, supplier management, and procurement activities supporting new product development and engineering projects. This role partners closely with Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to identify and qualify suppliers, negotiate contracts, manage purchasing activities, and drive cost-saving initiatives while ensuring materials and services meet project timelines, quality standards, and business objectives. The Project Buyer also supports supplier onboarding, make-versus-buy decisions, new product introductions, and procurement-related change management activities.
Key Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, or related field, or equivalent experience
- 3+ years of purchasing, sourcing, procurement, or buyer experience
- Strong SAP or ERP/MRP system experience
- Experience negotiating supplier agreements and managing vendor relationships
- Ability to support technical sourcing activities in a manufacturing or engineering environment
- Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- 5+ years of procurement or strategic sourcing experience
- Manufacturing, medical device, or engineering industry experience
- Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) projects
- Experience conducting supplier cost analysis and make-versus-buy evaluations
Why KARL STORZ?
Join a global leader in medical technology known for innovation, quality, and advancing patient care. At KARL STORZ, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to support cutting-edge product development initiatives, influence strategic sourcing decisions, and contribute to meaningful work that impacts healthcare providers and patients worldwide. You'll be part of a culture that values continuous improvement, professional growth, and operational excellence.
KARL STORZ is committed to maintaining a safe work environment for our employees and customers. Most field-based roles at KARL STORZ require hospital credentialing/health screens as a condition of employment. Credentialing can include required vaccinations, health screens & other requirements as outlined by our customers. During the interview process, we encourage you to ask how credentialing/health screens may impact the role you are seeking and if you require any reasonable accommodations regarding these requirements.
The pay range and/or hourly pay rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job posting and may be modified in the future. When determining a specific team member’s base salary and/or hourly pay rate, several factors will be considered including such things as location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, professional credentials, internal equity, and the amount budgeted for the role.
KARL STORZ is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills and unique experiences. To achieve this goal, we are committed to diverse voices, and all applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. KARL STORZ is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations during our recruitment process. Should you need assistance or accommodation please email us at taoperations@karlstorz.com.
Nearest Major Market: Houston