Sr. Buyer
- Pleasanton, CA, United States
$41 to $45 USD / hour
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Job details
- Pay
- $41 to $45 USD / hour
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- Experience
- 5+ years of purchasing, sourcing, or procurement experience within a regulated manufacturing environment such as medical devices, biotechnology, or pharmaceuticals.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Our client, a leader in medical device manufacturing, is seeking a Buyer, Senior to join their team. As a Buyer, Senior, you will be part of the Procurement Department supporting Manufacturing and Engineering teams. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong negotiation skills, attention to detail, and proactive problem-solving abilities, which will align successfully in the organization. Job Title: Sr. Buyer Location: Pleasanton, CA (100% On-Site) Pay Range: $41/hr. - $45/hr. Duration: 5+ Month contract with potential to extend Shift: 8AM - 5PM What's the Job?
- Manage procurement activities for direct materials, components, assemblies, and indirect goods/services supporting medical device manufacturing.
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies that optimize cost, quality, delivery, and supplier performance.
- Negotiate pricing, contracts, long-term agreements, and supplier terms and conditions.
- Create, issue, and manage purchase orders through ERP/MRP systems.
- Monitor supplier delivery performance and proactively address supply chain risks or shortages. What's Needed?
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
- 5+ years of purchasing, sourcing, or procurement experience within a regulated manufacturing environment such as medical devices, biotechnology, or pharmaceuticals.
- Experience managing direct materials and contract manufacturers.
- Strong understanding of FDA-regulated manufacturing environments and supplier quality requirements.
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems such as Oracle, SAP, NetSuite, or JD Edwards. What's in it for me?
- Opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative environment supporting life-changing products.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support new product introductions and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Develop your skills in strategic sourcing and supplier management within a regulated industry.
- Be part of a company committed to quality and compliance with industry standards.
- Potential for career growth and professional development.
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Skills
- Procurement
- Negotiation
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- ERP
- MRP
- Supply chain management
- Operations management
- Medical devices
- Biotechnology
- Oracle
- SAP
- Oracle NetSuite
- Process improvement
- Vendor management
- Regulatory compliance