Sr. Site Buyer

Teleflex•Chelmsford, MA

6d•$87,400 - $131,100

About The Position

The Senior Site Buyer is responsible for owning material availability and supply continuity for assigned commodities within an approved supplier environment. This role applies advanced analytical and problem-solving skills to anticipate supply risks, optimize inventory strategies, and ensure alignment between demand and supply. The Senior Site Buyer drives supplier performance, leads issue resolution, and collaborates cross-functionally to improve operational outcomes, while serving as a subject matter expert and influencing continuous improvement across the supply chain.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field (or equivalent experience)
2–5+ years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain within a manufacturing environment
Experience with supplier management, cost analysis, and procurement decision-making
Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment and make sound business decisions
Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
Analytical mindset with ability to interpret data and drive decisions (e.g., spend analysis, inventory optimization)
Strong ERP system experience (SAP preferred)
Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools

Nice To Haves

APICS (CPIM) or ISM (CPSM/C.P.M.) certification preferred

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end material availability and supply continuity, ensuring alignment of supply with demand and production requirements
Analyze MRP signals, forecasts, and exception messages to proactively adjust supply plans, mitigate risk, and prevent disruptions
Manage supplier performance for approved suppliers, including delivery reliability, responsiveness, and issue resolution; lead corrective actions as needed
Develop and maintain inventory and planning strategies (e.g., safety stock, lead times, reorder parameters) to balance service levels and working capital
Monitor open purchase orders, supplier commitments, and material flow; lead resolution of shortages, delays, and recovery plans
Drive cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Quality, and Operations to support engineering changes (ECR/ECO), supplier issues, and compliance requirements
Identify and lead continuous improvement and cost optimization initiatives, including lead-time reduction, process improvements, and inventory optimization
Ensure accuracy and integrity of ERP data (material master, planning parameters, supplier data, pricing) to support effective planning and execution
Lead management of material lifecycle risks, including excess, obsolescence, and demand variability
Resolve complex supplier-related issues (delivery, quality, invoice discrepancies) and act as escalation point for the team
Communicate supply risks, constraints, and mitigation strategies to stakeholders and leadership
Serve as a subject matter expert in purchasing systems and processes; provide guidance, training, and support to buyers and cross-functional partners
Support compliance with regulatory requirements, quality standards, and internal policies within a regulated environment
Lead or contribute to strategic initiatives, audits, and special projects as required