Job Summary: 

The Buyer is responsible for sourcing and procuring materials, components, and services essential for the production of medical devices. This role demands a thorough understanding of supply chain management, regulatory compliance, and supplier relationship management within the medical device industry. The Buyer will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement while upholding the highest quality and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Supplier Management: Identify, evaluate, and manage suppliers to ensure they meet stringent quality, cost, and delivery requirements specific to medical devices.Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all purchased materials and components comply with medical device regulations and standards (e.g., ISO 13485, FDA requirements).Contract Negotiation: Negotiate terms and conditions with suppliers to secure the best prices and delivery schedules, ensuring compliance with industry regulations.Inventory Management: Maintain optimal inventory levels to support production without overstocking, considering the unique needs of medical device manufacturing.Quality Assurance: Collaborate with quality assurance teams to ensure incoming materials meet stringent quality standards and regulatory requirements.Cost Reduction: Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality or compliance.Market Analysis: Monitor market trends and supplier performance to make informed purchasing decisions, focusing on the medical device sector.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with engineering, production, and quality teams to align procurement activities with production schedules and new product introductions, ensuring regulatory compliance.

Skills:

PurchasingProcurementSupply chainBuyer purchasingInventoryJD Edwards software (JDE)ERPMicrosoft ExcelQAD

Top Skills Details:

PurchasingProcurementSupply chainBuyer purchasingInventoryJD Edwards software (JDE)

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

Attributes:Detail-oriented with a strong focus on quality and compliance.Ability to work independently and as part of a team.Strong organizational and time management skills.

Experience Level:

Intermediate Level

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $34.00 - $37.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Santa Clara,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 11, 2025.

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\n \n About Aston Carter:\n

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

\n Diversity, Equity & Inclusion\n

At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

\n Hiring diverse talent\n Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection\n Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes\n Ensuring growth opportunities for our people\n

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.

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