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Senior Buyer - Supply Chain

San MateoFull-time$100k–$125k2026-11-11
HybridNo visa sponsorship

Core

Sr. Buyer responsible for procurement, inventory management, cost management, and forecast management for custom electromechanical assemblies, PCBA's, and precision machined components.

Role type

Senior Buyer (Supply Chain)

Builds

Procurement processes and supplier networks for custom electromechanical assemblies, PCBA's, and precision machined components

Domain

Manufacturing / Supply Chain

Required skills

ERP/MRP systems (SAP), MS Office Suite & Google Workspace, complex supply chain management, multi-project management, cost negotiation, supplier relationship management, MRP inputs collection, KPI development, invoice reconciliation, regulatory compliance

Preferred skills

Medical device and/or robotics industry experience, FDA 21 CFR Part 820 and ISO 13485 supplier-controls knowledge, Finance/budget management, spend management

Technologies

SAP, MS Office Suite, Google Workspace

Responsibilities

Manage procurement across custom electromechanical assemblies, PCBA's, and precision machined components; Negotiate with suppliers to improve pricing, payment terms, lead times, and contractual terms; Monitor cost, capacity, and delivery schedule to ensure material availability; Support Sales & Operations Planning process and drive supply/demand balancing; Collect Material Requirements Planning (MRP) inputs and support ERP data integrity; Collaborate with cross-functional teams on inputs to POs; Develop and monitor KPIs to assess delivery order performance; Maintain accurate records of purchases, contracts, deliveries, and supplier performance; Collaborate with Accounting to resolve invoice discrepancies and ensure three-way match accuracy; Establish and maintain supplier relationships; Ensure purchasing activities comply with company guidelines and regulatory requirements

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC