Operational Buyer

Sonova AG • Santa Clarita, CA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Operational Buyer is responsible for managing day-to-day procurement activities within the medical device supply chain, ensuring the timely and cost-effective acquisition of materials required for production. Working closely with the Material Group Manager, the Operational Buyer plays a critical role in maintaining the flow of materials and services that meet the company’s operational and production needs, while ensuring compliance with stringent regulatory standards. This position requires a strong understanding of supply chain management, procurement operations, inventory control, and supplier relationships in the context of a regulated medical device manufacturing environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of procurement or supply‑chain experience in a cross‑functional environment.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, communication, and organizational skills; able to work independently.
• Ability to build strong supplier relationships and collaborate effectively across functions and levels.
• Skilled in presenting ideas persuasively and influencing stakeholders.
• Knowledge of procurement and supply‑chain principles; able to interpret product specs and BOMs.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and ERP systems such as SAP; PLM knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage end‑to‑end purchase order creation, tracking, and accuracy to support production schedules and ensure compliance with quality and supply chain policies.
• Build strong supplier relationships while monitoring performance, resolving day‑to‑day issues, and supporting negotiations on cost, delivery, and contract terms.
• Coordinate closely with Production, Quality, Logistics, and Planning teams to forecast material needs, maintain optimal inventory levels, and prevent shortages or excess stock.
• Analyze inventory usage and supplier lead time to recommend efficient reorder points, order quantities, and sourcing strategies.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying cost‑saving opportunities, streamlining procurement processes, and enhancing supply chain efficiency.
• Track procurement spending, supplier KPIs, and material availability, providing clear and timely updates to internal stakeholders.
• Ensure all procurement activities, contracts, and supplier interactions meet company policies, regulatory requirements, and quality standards.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Health Savings, Health Reimbursement, Flexible Spending/Dependent Care Accounts
• TeleHealth options
• 401k plan with company match
• Company paid life/ad&d insurance
• Additional supplemental life/ad&d coverage available
• Company paid Short/Long-Term Disability coverage (STD/LTD)
• STD LTD Buy-ups available
• Accident/Hospital Indemnity coverage
• Legal/ID Theft Assistance
• PTO (or sick and vacation time), floating Diversity Day, & paid holidays
• Paid parental bonding leave
• Employee Assistance Program (24/7 mental health support hotline, 5 company paid counseling sessions and more)
• Robust Internal Career Growth opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Hearing aid discount for employees and family
• Internal social recognition platform

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level