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Sr. Buyer 

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.  
Category Procurement  
Description

Sciton is seeking a Senior Buyer for its Palo Alto campus. This position reports to the Director of Manufacturing and Operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for performing all sourcing/procurement activities for the assigned categories.
  • Develops and implements a sourcing management strategy for these categories assigned.
  • Identifies, develops and manages supplier relationships.
  • Analyzes supplier performance on a yearly basis.
  • Participates in new ERP implementation and maintenance.
  • Requires significantly complex decision-making and significant financial responsibility.
  • Develops solutions to problems using independent judgment to accomplish objectives.
  • Manage client relationships with internal senior management.
  • Expected to take the leadership/consulting role in executing sourcing strategies.
  • Assignments are often self-initiated and virtually self-supervisory.
  • Works under consultative direction toward predetermined long-range goals and objectives.
  • Provide product availability commitments and bring shortages to near zero.
  • Supplier negotiation to achieve lowest total cost.
  • Liaison between other departments to coordinate product issues that need resolution.
  • Work with new product teams to develop effective product launch plans.
  • Work closely with Marketing, Engineering and Accounting to set product budgets.
  • Will have other tasks assigned as needed.
 
Position Requirements

Basic Qualifications:

  • New Product Introduction experience (NPI).
  • Capable of managing a small purchasing group.
  • 10 plus years of direct purchasing experience, preferably with direct report responsibilities.
  • Proficient in MS Office (Excel and Word).
  • Experience in Medical Device Manufacturing in FDA regulated environment preferred.
  • Must be a self-starter, self-managed, an effective team player, and possess excellent analytical / problem solving skills.
  • Good understanding of the manufacturing process (from raw materials to finished product), sound accounting principles, inventory control, and paperwork flow necessary to be able to function responsibly in this position.
  • Strong communication skills required with the ability to communicate appropriately with internal and external customers.
  • Extensive experience with modern ERP utilization, potentially including vendor portal capabilities.

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Operations Research, Materials Management, Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Economics or related field preferred, or equivalent work experience required.
  • Professional certification such as CPM or APICS preferred, but not necessary.
 
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time  
Position Sr. Buyer  
Location Palo Alto (HQ)  
About the Organization

SCITON is an industry leader and manufacturer of medical aesthetic lasers and light source technologies. With a vision to improve people's lives, our top-tier devices are built to order with integrity by pioneering, customer-focused, and results-driven individuals.



At the heart of it, innovation is a fundamental cornerstone of our culture. We strongly believe that new ideas can come from anyone, anywhere, at any time and embrace an open-door culture that welcomes and fosters individuals who are creative, driven, passionate, and willing to take the lead with us. Join us for an opportunity to grow and make an impact.



Life at Sciton:



At Sciton, people matter. We are more than a company; we are a family, which is why we give all our employees:

• The support, recognition, and room to grow their careers within Sciton.

• Empowerment to develop their creative genius and encouragement to be lifelong learners.

• Incentives for creativity and innovation across the organization.

 


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