Senior Buyer

Talent Acquisition Team•New York, NY

11d

About The Position

The Senior Buyer manages procurement and supplier relationships for two sites and supports the Director of Strategic Sourcing in integrating legacy procurement processes into Aspen Surgical’s systems and operating model. The role focuses on improving procurement discipline, enabling forecast-driven purchasing, and moving from reactive buying to a strategic, data-driven approach. It supports cost optimization, supplier performance management, and process standardization aligned with strategic sourcing. The position calls for broad, multi-category understanding of technical products, sourcing processes, cost drivers, industry dynamics, and market trends. The Senior Buyer works with cross-functional partners on supplier selection, contract negotiations, supplier performance, and relationship management; analyzes data to identify opportunities for scale and cost savings; and executes purchase orders in line with demand forecasts and planning parameters. The role also maintains accurate supplier and purchasing master data, standardizes purchasing workflows, supports supplier contracting, manages the Approved Supplier List, and improves procurement visibility, reporting, and performance tracking. The Senior Buyer is expected to follow environmental and safety regulations and U.S. laws, and to comply with safety and corporate business ethics guidelines.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
4–6 years of purchasing experience, including at least 2–3 years of contracting and supplier negotiation experience.
Proven experience leading supplier negotiations and managing supplier performance across multiple categories.
Ability to work independently, prioritize competing demands, and guide or mentor less experienced buyers.
ERP software experience, with in-depth knowledge of MRP.
Working knowledge of total cost analysis concepts and how to apply them to sourcing decisions.
Strong analytical skills and ability to translate data into actionable insights.
Excellent understanding of statistical concepts used to formulate safety stock quantities to meet customer service levels.
Demonstrated track record of delivering measurable cost savings and supply chain results.
Ability to operate in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Experience with ERP forecasting software.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

Experience implementing and maintaining a Lean Material Flow manufacturing environment.
M&A integration experience.
Certification from APICS or ISM.

Responsibilities

Manage procurement and supplier relationships for two sites.
Support the Director of Strategic Sourcing in integrating legacy procurement processes into Aspen Surgical’s systems and operating model.
Drive process standardization and coordinate with cross-functional partners on supplier selection, contract negotiations, supplier performance, and relationship management.
Perform data analyses and use financial skills to identify opportunities to leverage scale and drive cost savings.
Execute purchase orders aligned with demand forecasts and planning parameters, minimizing expediting and reactive purchasing.
Establish and maintain accurate master data, including lead times, MOQs, pricing, and supplier details.
Transition manual and decentralized purchasing processes into standardized, system-driven workflows.
Identify opportunities for supplier consolidation, cost savings, and contract alignment.
Develop adequate inventory turns to meet organizational goals.
Support contracting with regional direct and indirect suppliers.
Manage the Approved Supplier List and improve procurement visibility, reporting, and supplier performance tracking.
Follow environmental and safety regulations and comply with U.S. laws.
Comply with safety and corporate guidelines on business ethics.