Boston Orthotics & Prosthetics · 1 day ago
PURCHASING MANAGER
Stoughton, MA, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$85K/yr - $95K/yr
5+ years expBoston Orthotics & Prosthetics is dedicated to improving the lives of children with orthopedic related conditions. They are seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to lead procurement operations, focusing on sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing essential materials for manufacturing and clinical processes while ensuring regulatory compliance and cost-efficiency.
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Responsibilities
Develop and implement purchasing strategies aligned with company goals
Identify and qualify suppliers for raw materials, parts, and finished goods related to DME products
Maintain a preferred supplier list based on performance, quality, pricing, and reliability
Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms with suppliers to achieve cost savings and favorable terms
Evaluate supplier performance using KPIs such as delivery time, quality, and responsiveness
Maintain strong relationships with key vendors and identify opportunities for supplier consolidation
Collaborate with production, engineering, and customer service teams to forecast material requirements
Monitor inventory levels and ensure Just-In-Time (JIT) delivery where feasible to reduce holding costs
Manage and track purchase orders to ensure timely delivery
Ensure all purchased materials comply with FDA, ISO 13485, and other applicable regulatory requirements for DME products
Work closely with Quality Assurance to resolve supplier quality issues
Maintain accurate procurement records for audits and inspections
Continuously improve procurement processes and systems to increase efficiency and reduce costs
Implement ERP/MRP system best practices for purchasing functions
Evaluate opportunities for automation and digital procurement tools
Manage and develop the procurement team, providing guidance and performance feedback
Coordinate cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Production, Quality, and Finance departments
Hands on approach, highly involved from top to bottom, a proactive doer
Problem solving skills, creativity, with a strong curiosity
Qualification
Required
4 year degree
Minimum of 5–7 years of purchasing or procurement experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the medical device or DME sector
Proven experience with contract negotiation, vendor management, and supply chain optimization
Strong knowledge of procurement best practices and ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite)
Familiarity with FDA regulations, ISO 13485, and cGMP requirements
Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Effective communication and leadership abilities
Preferred
APICS, CPM, or CSCP certification is a plus
Benefits
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Long & Short-Term Disability
Life Insurance and AD&D
Retirement Savings Plan
Paid Time Off (PTO) & Holidays
Company
Boston Orthotics & Prosthetics
Boston Orthotics & Prosthetics provides paediatric orthotic and prosthetic patient care for medical professionals and patients.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2024-01-08Acquired
Leadership Team
Shelley Sherbondy
CPO
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