Senior Strategic Buyer - Goleta, CA

This position will be on a hybrid schedule at o ur office in Goleta, CA

Why you will love this role :

As an experienced supply chain leader, you will drive purchasing strategy across multiple sites. This role manages direct/indirect procurement, capital acquisitions, and purchasing activities for new product introductions. Ideal for someone who excels in supplier negotiations, cost reduction, and cross‑functional collaboration.

What You’ll Do

• Lead sourcing strategies for critical and high‑spend materials
• Manage indirect purchasing and capital acquisition processes
• Support NPI commercialization, vendor selection, and parts rationalization
• Partner with global teams and suppliers to execute sourcing strategy
• Drive cost savings, supplier performance, and process improvements
• Conduct supplier market, category, and risk analyses
• Negotiate contracts, terms, and pricing

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s + 7 yrs experience (or Master’s + 5, or PhD + 3)
• 5+ yrs sourcing/supply chain experience (ISO manufacturing preferred)
• APICS certification a plus
• Strong negotiation, project management, and analytical skills
• Advanced Microsoft Office; SAP proficiency required
• Experience in lean manufacturing environments preferred

Additional Details

• Travel to supplier sites required
• Must meet safety, quality, and compliance standards

Who we are:

• KARL STORZ is an independent, family-owned company headquartered in Germany’s renowned MedTech manufacturing region. For 80 years, we’ve pioneered the most groundbreaking innovations in minimally invasive surgery and OR integration to benefit patients and healthcare providers alike. With more than 9,000 associates worldwide and 1,800 in the US, we pride ourselves on harnessing cutting-edge technology, precise workmanship, and unrivaled customer support to help healthcare facilities manage costs, streamline operations, and deliver positive patient outcomes. With onsite locations and field opportunities across the country, we attract a diverse and talented staff, unified by the desire to foster positive change in the world. Because it’s not just about the tools we create, it’s about the lives we change together.

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