FOR MORE THAN
80 YEARS, Natus has been working in collaboration with clinicians to deliver industry-leading neuro solutions that help providers more easily make sense of the body's signals.
Engineered with input from those who have lived the care experience, our technology simplifies complex processes and improves accuracy and efficiency. There is a role for everyone who wants to be part of the innovative solutions at
Natus Neuro.
Buyer - Medical Device, (Hybrid in Middleton, WI office)
Join our global Supply Chain team as a Buyer 2 - Medical Device, where you will support purchasing and material execution activities across multiple manufacturing sites. This role is well suited to a buyer who enjoys hands-on execution, collaboration, and contributing to a larger purchasing and sourcing strategy within a regulated, fast-paced environment
Key Responsibilities
- Execute MRP-driven purchasing activities to support material availability while aligning with inventory and DIOH targets.
- Create, maintain, and manage accurate purchase orders; follow up on deliveries and support resolution of supply constraints with suppliers.
- Maintain accurate purchasing data in Oracle EBS, including pricing, lead times, supplier details, and planning parameters.
- Support material coordination across global manufacturing sites in line with established processes and policies.
- Assist with Engineering Change Requests (ECR/ECO/MCO), supporting transitions and helping to minimise excess or obsolete inventory.
- Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities by ensuring material readiness and timely execution of purchasing actions.
- Work closely with Planning, Warehouse, Quality, Engineering, and Operations to help resolve part discrepancies, inspection delays, and documentation gaps.
- Contribute to cost improvement initiatives, supplier consolidation activities, and sourcing projects led by Strategic Sourcing.
- Monitor supply risks and escalate issues appropriately, providing clear and timely communication to relevant stakeholders.
- Participate as a purchasing team member in cross-functional meetings and continuous improvement initiatives.
Required Qualifications
- 2+ years' experience in purchasing or supply chain within a manufacturing, medical device, or regulated environment.
- Working knowledge of purchasing, MRP, and inventory control processes.
- Experience using ERP systems (Oracle EBS strongly preferred).
- Familiarity with PLM systems and change management processes (ECR/ECO/MCO); Agile experience desirable.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions.
- Solid Excel skills (filters, lookups, basic analysis).
- Ability to work within defined processes, manage priorities, and adapt to changing requirements.
- Understanding of regulated manufacturing environments (ISO 13485, QSR, MDR desirable).
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting multi-site or global manufacturing operations.
- APICS CPIM/CSCP or similar supply chain certification.
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Pay Transparency Details: The actual base pay offered will vary depending on multiple factors including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal equity. At Natus, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the range.
Compensation and Benefits: Comprehensive benefit package that starts on your 1st day including health benefits, 401k contribution, 7 paid holidays + 2 floating holidays of your choosing, generous paid time off program, tuition reimbursement assistance program and more!
Be the People part of the Neuro Solution. Apply Today.
EEO Statement: Natus Medical is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.
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