Hiring: Purchasing Manager Company: ZOLL Medical Corporation Location: Chelmsford, MA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 14:43:48 Employment Type: Contract / Remote Target Skills & Keywords : Kanban, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint About the job Experience: •10+ years of experience in purchasing for high-tech manufacturing, managing a group of buyers Required Skills: •Plans and implements activities related to the procurement of materials, parts, components, equipment and services •Directs the activities of buyers to accomplish company & department objectives •Reviews and approves purchases up to a specified dollar amount •Coordinates purchasing activities with Commodity Managers and manufacturing departments to maintain inventories at planned levels •Strong ability to identify and solve problems in and out of immediate work area and ensure materials are ordered and in stock to meet all revenue commitments and strategic objectives while maintaining acceptable inventory levels •Supervise buyer performance, execution and follow up with policies, procedures and material control systems •Build and maintain strong supplier relationships •Identify and Implement processes that are the most effective and compliant way to procure material for program needs Qualifications: •Previous team leadership experience, direct supervisory experience strongly preferred including talent development and resource planning •Previous experience with ERP/MRP systems, Oracle preferred •Microsoft Office Experience and PowerPoint Presentation Skills at the Senior Manager Level •Demonstrated supplier negotiation, decision-making, organizational and communication skills •Demonstrated analytical ability and detail orientation •The Annual Salary For This Position Is •Factors which may affect starting salary include geography, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. Details of ZOLL's comprehensive benefits plans can be found at www.zollbenefits.com. •Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until this position is filled. For fully remote positions, compensation will comply with all applicable federal, state, and local wage laws, including minimum wage requirements, based on the employee’s primary work location. •ADA: The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. •Bachelor's Degree in Business Operations, Finance Compensation: •$120,000 - $150,000 / year •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) •Competitive benefits and rewards package Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!