Job Description
FOR MORE THAN 80
YEARS, Natus has been committed to serving the varying needs of clinicians, delivering the highest-quality solutions to raise the standard of care for patients everywhere. Our comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic sensory solutions are designed to simplify workflows for sensory specialists, ensuring care teams have the right instrumentation to give patients the right support — and greater peace of mind. JOB TITLE
Buyer LOCATION
Schaumburg, Illinois SUMMARY The Buyer is responsible for managing day-to-day procurement activities to ensure continuity of supply for production and business operations. This role focuses on placing purchase orders, monitoring supplier performance, following up on deliveries, and partnering with cross-functional teams including Sourcing, Contract manufacturing, Planning, Production, Quality, Engineering, and Finance. The Buyer acts as a key point of contact for suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve supply chain issues, support operational priorities, and maintain accurate purchasing data. This position is based in the Schaumburg/Chicago area to support local office operations, production activities, and distribution functions. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Place and manage purchase orders (POs) in accordance with business requirements and ensure process supplier order confirmations. Monitor open orders and proactively realign delivery schedules as needed to ensure on-time delivery and resolve delays. Support invoice resolution and purchasing-related discrepancies. Serve as the primary point of contact for supplier-related operational issues. Communicate supply constraints and delivery risks to sourcing, contract manufacturing, Planning teams and escalate supplier performance concerns when required. Support supplier NCR (Non-Conformances) disposition activities and coordinate Engineering Change Orders (ECO/MCO) for production parts. Maintain accurate master data and purchasing attributes within ERP systems. Travel Required:
Minimal Education and/or Experience Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) from four-year college or university; or an Associates degree with five years related experience and/or training. IIPMM or APICS certification preferred. Must have 3-5 years' experience in a similar role. Extensive ERP applications knowledge (Oracle/EBS, would be advantageous). Good working knowledge of regulatory expectations in medical device industry including industry standards QSR, ISO13485, and MDD. Mature judgment, problem solving and decision-making ability. Strong organizational and follow-up skills Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Pay Transparency Details:
The actual base pay offered will vary depending on multiple factors including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal equity. At Natus, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the range. What We Offer! Medical Plans Wellness Program Dental & Vision Benefits EAP Services Legal Services 401(k) 4 weeks of PTO 2 Floating Holidays 7 Company Holidays HSAs (Employer HSA contribution available, dependent on plan selection.) Dependent Care FSA Disability Benefits, Life Insurance Benefits Tuition reimbursement and more! Join Natus Sensory today. Confidence in every Sense. Natus is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Company's policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Natus also prohibits harassment of applicants based on any of these protected categories. It is also Natus' policy to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.
