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As a Buyer II, you will play a key role in supporting new product introductions by partnering with R&D, Clinical, and Pilot Operations teams to source materials and services that enable innovation and operational success. You will help build strong supplier relationships, optimize inventory strategies, and ensure a reliable supply chain to support business objectives.
What will you do?- Partner with R&D, Clinical, and Pilot Operations teams to understand sourcing requirements for new product introductions.
- Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers capable of meeting short-term project needs and long-term operational, quality, and business requirements.
- Monitor market trends and recommend alternative suppliers or sourcing strategies when appropriate.
- Create and manage purchase orders within the ERP system and maintain accurate supplier and item master data.
- Manage supplier relationships, including pricing discussions, supply agreements, and ongoing performance support.
- Analyze supplier capacity, market conditions, and potential risks to help ensure continuity of supply.
- Support supplier quality audits and compliance activities as needed.
- Collaborate with demand planning teams to manage product ramp-ups and phase-outs while minimizing excess and obsolete inventory.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across purchasing and supply chain operations.
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Operations, or a related field preferred.
- Experience in a regulated industry preferred.
- Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and supply chain processes.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional teams.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and business systems.
- Ability to work successfully within a quality system and regulated environment.
- Strong presentation and interpersonal skills.
At Glaukos, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful innovations that improve patient outcomes while collaborating with talented colleagues across research, clinical, operations, and supply chain functions. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives drive innovation and success.
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Generous. Innovative. Leadership-driven. Family-oriented. Socially responsible.
Founded in 1998, Glaukos Corporation is an ophthalmic pharmaceutical and medical technology company focused on developing and commercializing novel therapies for the treatment of glaucoma, corneal disorders, and retinal diseases.
Our mission at Glaukos is to truly transform vision by pioneering novel, dropless therapies that can meaningfully advance the standard of care and improve the lives of patients suffering from chronic, sight-threatening eye diseases.
Innovation is at the core of everything we do, and we are resolute in our commitment to challenge conventional thinking with new treatment alternatives that are supported by real science, robust clinical evidence, and an unrelenting focus on patients.
Our constant pursuit of game-changing technologies that disrupt legacy treatment paradigms is encapsulated in the Glaukos mantra “We’ll Go First,” which articulates our willingness to take chances, our determination to forge new ground, and our commitment to continuous improvement in all that we do.
Our company completed an initial public offering in June of 2015, and our shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “GKOS”. Our global headquarters is in Aliso Viejo, California with additional locations in San Clemente, California, and Burlington, Massachusetts.
Glaukos Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, including successfully passing a drug screen, based on the position and local regulations.
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