Senior Buyer

Our client, medical device manufacturing is seeking a Senior Buyer to join their team. As a Senior Buyer, you will be part of the Supply Chain & Procurement function supporting manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate will have strong supplier relationship management, a disciplined approach to regulated procurement, and the drive to keep materials flowing to support production schedules and quality goals.

Job Title: Senior Buyer

Location: Pleasanton, CA

What's the Job?

• Manage procurement activities for direct materials, components, assemblies, and indirect goods/services supporting medical device manufacturing operations.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies that optimize cost, quality, delivery, and supplier performance in a regulated environment.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, long-term agreements, and supplier terms and conditions while maintaining compliance with company requirements.
• Create, issue, and manage purchase orders through ERP/MRP systems to support demand, production, and inventory planning.
• Monitor supplier delivery performance, proactively address supply chain risks or shortages, and lead supplier performance reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.

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 medical device, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or other regulated manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing direct materials and contract manufacturers, including supplier coordination and performance accountability.
• Strong understanding of FDA-regulated manufacturing environments and supplier quality requirements, including the ability to partner effectively with Quality and Regulatory teams.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems such as Oracle, SAP, NetSuite, or JD Edwards, plus advanced Microsoft Excel skills for analysis and reporting.

What's in it for me?

• Work 100% onsite in Pleasanton, CA, supporting medical device manufacturing operations where your procurement decisions directly impact production readiness.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, and Finance to support NPI, product transfers, and design changes.
• Contribute to compliance-focused procurement practices aligned with FDA, ISO 13485, and company quality requirements.
• Drive supplier performance improvements through reviews, corrective action support, and risk mitigation for critical components.
• Opportunity for extension for the right candidate, with the position noted as one year.

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay

If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

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