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Job Id:
547
# of Openings:
1
Pay Range: $55 - $65 per hour
Senior Buyer (Temp-to-Hire)
Sciton is a Silicon Valley based pioneer in laser, light, and energy technologies for aesthetic and medical applications. Our engineers helped bring laser products to market just a few years after lasers were first invented, and that same spirit of innovation still drives us today.
We are built on a strong set of values: Selflessness, Candor, Innovation, Execution, Objectivity, Excellence, Learning, Ownership, and Clarity. With more than 500 employees worldwide, Sciton has been recognized as a USA TODAY Top Workplace for three consecutive years from 2022 to 2025.
If you want to work on meaningful technology that directly improves patient outcomes and be part of a company that values curiosity, ownership, and excellence, we would love to meet you.
Position Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Senior Buyer for a temp-to-hire opportunity. This role is responsible for leading sourcing and procurement activities across assigned categories, developing supplier strategies, and supporting cross-functional teams to ensure product availability and cost efficiency. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, leadership experience, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Key Responsibilities:
Sciton is a Silicon Valley based pioneer in laser, light, and energy technologies for aesthetic and medical applications. Our engineers helped bring laser products to market just a few years after lasers were first invented, and that same spirit of innovation still drives us today.
We are built on a strong set of values: Selflessness, Candor, Innovation, Execution, Objectivity, Excellence, Learning, Ownership, and Clarity. With more than 500 employees worldwide, Sciton has been recognized as a USA TODAY Top Workplace for three consecutive years from 2022 to 2025.
If you want to work on meaningful technology that directly improves patient outcomes and be part of a company that values curiosity, ownership, and excellence, we would love to meet you.
Position Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Senior Buyer for a temp-to-hire opportunity. This role is responsible for leading sourcing and procurement activities across assigned categories, developing supplier strategies, and supporting cross-functional teams to ensure product availability and cost efficiency. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, leadership experience, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead sourcing and procurement activities for assigned categories
- Develop and implement category-specific sourcing strategies
- Identify, develop, and manage supplier relationships
- Evaluate and analyze supplier performance on a regular basis
- Negotiate with suppliers to achieve the lowest total cost
- Provide product availability commitments and proactively mitigate shortages
- Partner with internal stakeholders, including senior management, to align sourcing strategies
- Collaborate with Engineering, Marketing, and Accounting to establish product budgets
- Support new product introduction (NPI) and develop effective product launch plans
- Act as a liaison across departments to resolve product-related issues
- Participate in ERP system implementation and ongoing maintenance
- Exercise independent judgment in complex decision-making with significant financial impact
- Lead or support purchasing team activities, as needed
- Perform additional duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 10 years of direct purchasing/procurement experience, preferably with leadership or supervisory responsibilities
- Experience with New Product Introduction (NPI)
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, inventory control, and supply chain operations
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel and Word)
- Experience working with ERP systems (vendor portal experience a plus)
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across all levels of the organization
- Self-motivated, organized, and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in medical device manufacturing within an FDA-regulated environment
- Prior experience managing or mentoring a small purchasing team
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field preferred, or equivalent work experience required.
- Professional certifications (e.g., CPM, APICS) are a plus.
Additional Information:
This is a temp-to-hire position with the opportunity for full-time employment based on performance and business needs.
Compensation and Benefits
The hourly rate for this position is $55–$65, based on experience and qualifications. As a temporary role, this position is not eligible for Sciton’s standard employee benefits or equity/stock incentive programs. However, it offers the opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team and gain valuable experience within the organization.
This is a temp-to-hire position with the opportunity for full-time employment based on performance and business needs.
Compensation and Benefits
The hourly rate for this position is $55–$65, based on experience and qualifications. As a temporary role, this position is not eligible for Sciton’s standard employee benefits or equity/stock incentive programs. However, it offers the opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team and gain valuable experience within the organization.
Pay Range: $55 - $65 per hour
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