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. Compensation: • $75,000-$85,000 #LI-TK1 #LI-ONSITE