Piper Companies is seeking a Senior Purchasing Specialist to join a leading medical device organization dedicated to advancing patient outcomes in musculoskeletal health in Audubon, PA. The Senior Purchasing Specialist is a key member of the Supply Chain team, responsible for ensuring uninterrupted supply, cultivating strong supplier relationships, and driving procurement excellence. This individual will play a significant role in supplier performance management, process optimization, cost reduction efforts, and cross-functional collaboration.
Responsibilities:
Demand Planning & Supply Management Partner with contract manufacturers to ensure forecasted demand can be supported through available production capacity. Collaborate with Planning teams to review demand trends, identify potential risks, and communicate changing business requirements to suppliers. Perform long-range capacity planning with manufacturing partners to ensure sufficient production resources are allocated to anticipated demand. Monitor supplier delivery performance and work with vendors to resolve delays or disruptions. Conduct supplier site visits as needed to strengthen relationships and support operational objectives. Supplier Relationships & Cross-Functional Collaboration Work alongside Product Development and Strategic Sourcing teams to confirm supplier capabilities align with new product launches and sourcing initiatives. Provide input during supplier selection activities, including reviewing quotations and supporting supplier award decisions. Evaluate supplier quality and delivery performance on an ongoing basis and partner with Quality teams to resolve recurring concerns. Drive improvements in supplier reliability to support on-time, in-full (OTIF) performance goals. Support supplier development efforts to enhance overall performance and accountability. Cost Management & Continuous Improvement Identify opportunities to reduce procurement costs and improve internal purchasing efficiencies. Lead pricing discussions and negotiations with suppliers to support margin objectives. Champion process improvement initiatives that increase efficiency, improve data quality, and strengthen decision-making capabilities. Support the development of scalable procurement practices that align with the organization's growth strategy. Mentor and coach members of the Purchasing team by sharing procurement best practices and industry knowledge. Purchasing Operations Create and manage purchase orders in accordance with planning and inventory requirements. Ensure procurement activities comply with established financial controls and operational procedures. Proactively manage inventory levels and supplier commitments to minimize supply risks. Build and maintain productive supplier partnerships that support long-term business goals. Respond quickly to urgent material requirements and supply disruptions. Compliance & Professional Standards Adhere to company policies, ethical standards, and applicable industry codes of conduct. Maintain compliance with all relevant domestic and international regulations through required training and continued awareness. Represent the organization professionally in all interactions with internal teams, suppliers, customers, and external partners.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent professional experience. Minimum of 5 years of experience in Purchasing, Procurement, or Supply Chain. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proven negotiation experience. Ability to influence and mentor others within a procurement environment. Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Experience managing supplier relationships, forecasting requirements, and improving supply chain performance. Strong internal and external customer service focus. Preferred Experience within the Medical Device industry or a highly regulated manufacturing environment. Prior leadership or team mentoring experience. ASCM certifications such as CPIM or CSCP. Demonstrated success leading supplier-focused initiatives or process improvement projects.
