Buyer / Planner

Beta Bionics; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking medical technology company dedicated to improving diabetes management solutions. As a Buyer, you will play a crucial role in procurement and inventory management, ensuring compliance with industry standards. This position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment with experienced colleagues, where your contributions will directly impact the lives of those with diabetes. If you are a detail-oriented individual with strong problem-solving skills and a passion for making a difference, this role is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to grow your career while supporting a meaningful mission.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

FSA and HSA Plan Options

401(k) program with employer match

Generous vacation accrual

Paid holiday schedule

Qualifications

• 3+ years in Operations/Supply Chain management required.
• Strong problem-solving and logistics skills essential.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement of materials and supplies.
• Ensure compliance with quality and regulatory standards.
• Communicate and negotiate with suppliers effectively.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal communication

Logistics knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

BS/BA in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Production system software

Job description

Beta Bionics, Inc. is a medical technology company dedicated to bringing innovative type 1 diabetes management solutions to the many, not the few. We are committed to bringing better access to better solutions - and a better life for those living with diabetes - with the world's first bionic pancreas called the iLet. The iLet Bionic Pancreas is the first and only insulin delivery system that does not require carb counting

• bolusing, correction factors, or pre-set basal rates. The only number needed to get started with the iLet Bionic Pancreas is a user's weight - the iLet does the rest. The iLet lets users "Go Bionic" with their diabetes management.
• User must be carb aware.

Successful candidates will be working with highly experienced colleagues, who are amongst the best in their fields. We have a mission-driven, passionate and collaborative culture where you will have a high degree of empowerment and opportunity to make a significant impact.

Please contact us if you fit the profile below and if you are interested in joining the Beta Bionics team!

Summary / Objective :

The Buyer will perform duties associated with the purchase of maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) and non-MRO materials. This position will also support inventory management, shipping, and receiving on an as-needed basis. The critical attributes and skills required for this position include problem solving skills, ability to meet schedules and priorities, attention to detail, initiative, working well within a team, and ability to work well and foster positive relationships with suppliers to ensure that suppliers meet their commitments. The Buyer will be responsible for ensuring compliance and accuracy of purchase orders, escalation of issues, and managing communications with suppliers. The position will work with a cross-functional team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Qualified candidates who need a reasonable accommodation with the application process and / or to perform the essential functions of the position should notify the company's HR contact]

• Support company goals and objectives, policies and procedures in compliance with our Quality System requirements, Good Manufacturing Practices, and FDA regulations including compliance with EN ISO 13485, Medical Device Quality Standards.
• Ensure that all regulatory and internal policies are followed.
• Make decisions in a timely manner, based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment.
• Ability to establish, build and maintain professional working relationships with all levels of staff, clients, suppliers, and the public.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail and meeting deadlines.
• Practice and advocate good safety skills at all times
• Special projects will require extended work hours and some travel may be required.
• Coordinate and oversee material, supplies and equipment procurement.
• Effectively communicate requirements and negotiate pricing with suppliers to ensure value, and structure agreements for volume orders, blanket orders and scheduled releases.
• Ability to work closely with Receiving Inspection and Quality to ensure that materials are received and placed into inventory in a timely manner, including processing RMAs.
• Comply with company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and departmental policies and procedures (DOPs), objectives, the quality assurance program, as well as safety and environmental standards.
• Prepare and provide updates on key performance supply chain and logistics metrics.
• Prepare and present supplier scorecards and updates, cost trends and material costing reports.
• Read and interpret manufacturing procedures, engineering drawings, and inspection procedures.

Required Education and Experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :

• Working knowledge of Logistics and Procurement.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to create improvements or new approaches that can be turned into realistic plans and real results.
• Self-starter, and results-oriented team player.
• Support company goals and objectives, policies and procedures, and FDA regulations; deliver on commitments and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work on a computer with various programs to transact product within the production system or to generate memos, spreadsheets or documentation as needed.
• Work well within a team by establishing and maintaining productive relationships with fellow employees, suppliers and customers.
• Ability to read and communicate in English verbally and in writing and ability to demonstrate active listening.
• Proven data comprehension skills to read and interpret detail reports.
• Working knowledge of operations and supply chain management.
• Skilled in computer use including Microsoft Office, PowerPoint and Microsoft Word applications.

Minimum Certifications / Educational Level :

• High School Diploma required, BS / BA in related field preferred.

Minimum Experience :

• 3+ years of experience in relevant Operations and / or Supply Chain functions.

Work Environment and Personal Protective Equipment

• This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office

equipment such as computers, phones, photocopier, and scanners.

• Personal Protective Equipment may be required for laboratory or field work.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, see, talk or hear.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 30 pounds.
• Wears personal protective equipment as required.
• This position is based out of Irvine, California. This position requires up to five (5%) percent travel.

Salary Range

70,000 - $95,000

• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
• FSA and HSA Plan Options, including an annual company contribution to the HSA
• 401(k) program with employer match
• Generous vacation accrual and paid holiday schedule

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is the policy of Beta Bionics to provide equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and / or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Beta Bionics will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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