Junior Buyer

Aston Carter•Santa Clara, CA

6d•$35 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

The Junior Buyer is responsible for sourcing and procuring materials, components, and services essential for the production of medical devices. This role requires a solid understanding of supply chain management, procurement processes, and supplier relationship management, with a strong focus on quality and compliance. The Junior Buyer works closely with cross-functional teams to ensure timely, cost-effective purchasing while supporting high quality and regulatory standards.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain roles, preferably in a manufacturing or medical device environment.
Hands-on experience with purchasing, buyer activities, and purchase order management.
Proficiency in ERP systems, with experience in large-scale ERP platforms; familiarity with systems such as JDE or QAD is highly beneficial.
Strong Microsoft Office skills, including advanced use of Microsoft Excel for purchase order and inventory management.
In-depth knowledge of supply chain management and procurement processes; experience within the medical device industry is preferred but not strictly required.
Familiarity with regulatory requirements related to medical devices, including standards such as ISO and FDA expectations.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the ability to interpret data and make sound purchasing decisions.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build effective relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
High attention to detail with a strong focus on quality and compliance.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a cross-functional team.
Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with QAD, JDE, or similar enterprise ERP systems in a purchasing or supply chain environment.
Previous exposure to the medical device sector or other regulated industries.
Demonstrated experience in cost reduction initiatives and supplier performance improvement.
Experience with inventory control practices and supply planning.
Comfort working with data in Excel for reporting, tracking, and analysis.
Interest in developing deeper expertise in regulatory compliance and quality standards for medical devices.
Ability to adapt to changing market conditions and supplier landscapes.

Responsibilities

Identify, evaluate, and manage suppliers to ensure they meet quality, cost, and delivery requirements appropriate for medical device production.
Ensure all purchased materials and components comply with applicable medical device regulations and standards, such as ISO and FDA requirements.
Negotiate contracts, terms, and conditions with suppliers to secure competitive pricing, favorable delivery schedules, and compliance with industry regulations.
Maintain optimal inventory levels to support production needs without overstocking, taking into account the specific demands of medical device manufacturing.
Collaborate with quality assurance teams to verify that incoming materials meet stringent quality and regulatory requirements.
Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities while maintaining required quality and compliance standards.
Monitor market trends, supplier performance, and pricing to support informed purchasing decisions, with a focus on the medical device sector.
Partner with engineering, production, and quality teams to align procurement activities with production schedules and new product introductions, ensuring regulatory requirements are met.
Create, manage, and track purchase orders using ERP systems and Microsoft Excel to ensure accurate and timely procurement transactions.
Use analytical and problem-solving skills to resolve supply issues, mitigate risks, and support continuous improvement in the procurement process.