Buyer/Planner

Biomerics; Santa Clara (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

401K plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Biomerics, a world-class manufacturer and polymer solutions provider for medical devices, is seeking a Purchasing/Planning professional in Santa Clara, CA. You will analyze MRP requirements, manage supplier relations, and ensure material availability for production while aligning with ISO 13485 standards.

Responsibilities include planning, procurement, and coordination of materials, with opportunities to influence manufacturing efficiency and supplier performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Professional certifications (APICS, ISM, CSCMP) preferred.
• 3+ years in purchasing, planning, inventory or master scheduling.
• Proficient with ERP/MRP systems, preferably NetSuite.
• Experience with ISO 13485 quality management systems beneficial.
• Proficient data analytics skills (databases, Excel, presentations).

Responsibilities

• Analyze MRP and inventory planning requirements to ensure accuracy and future needs; determine min/max and economic order quantity.
• Prepare RFQs, evaluate bids, negotiate prices and terms with suppliers.
• Plan and direct procurement of materials for manufacturing and shipment of finished goods.
• Coordinate subcontracted materials and services and monitor purchase orders.
• Track orders, communicate issues and impacts to stakeholders.
• Expedite/defer materials to align with build schedule and delivery.
• Plan production schedules and monitor work-in-process for on-time delivery.
• Release work orders and collaborate with suppliers on approvals and performance.
• Collaborate with Tech Transfer and Engineering on DCRs and part number assignments.
• Analyze and control inventory of finished goods and purchased materials.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies and perform related duties.

Skills

Supply Chain

Vendor Negotiation

Inventory Planning

MS Excel

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

APICS Certification

Tools

NetSuite ERP

MS Office

Job description

Description

Company Overview:

Biomerics is a world-class manufacturer and innovative polymer solutions provider for the medical device and biotech industries. As a vertically integrated company, we specialize in the design, development, and production of medical devices for diagnostic and interventional procedures. We are focused on next‑generation solutions for the vascular access, electrophysiology, cardiac rhythm management, neurovascular, structural heart, and cardiovascular markets.

At Biomerics, we are dedicated to our diverse employee base. We understand that a strong, skilled, and engaged workforce is the foundation of our continued success as a business. We strive to live up to the Biomerics values in all our interactions. It is an exciting time to be part of our collective team. There is no limit to the impact that can be achieved here at Biomerics. We improve and advance our employees' lives, and the lives of the patients that depend on our products.

At Biomerics we believe in integrity, partnership, empowerment & accountability, trust, agility, teamwork, excellence, and we care. Our team-oriented, customer-focused corporate culture places a premium on building strategic, mutually beneficial partnerships with customers as well as our team members.

Biomerics is a leading provider of laser processing services and contract manufacturing of medical components and assemblies to a wide range of customers throughout the United States and internationally. The company develops and implements leading‑edge part‑specific manufacturing processes utilizing such high‑tech manufacturing tools as rapid prototyping, automation, PLCs, robotics, and vision systems.

The company offers a uniquely friendly and supportive environment and strongly encourages its employees to learn and grow in their careers. The company offers its eligible employees a range of benefits which include medical and dental benefits, 401K, and paid time off.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Analyzes MRP and/or other inventory planning system requirements to ensure accuracy and integrity, determines future needs; decides min/max and economic order quantity. Maintains MRP data and assists in implementation for MRP process improvements.
• Prepares request for proposals, solicit quotations, evaluates bids, negotiates prices, and negotiates terms with suppliers in support of company P&L objectives, review requisitions, quotes, drawings/specifications, and place purchase orders from approved requisitions
• Plan, monitor, and direct the purchase of materials required for the manufacture and shipment of finished goods, purchase and manage raw materials to support manufacturing requirements
• Coordinates subcontracted materials and services
• Tracks and monitors purchase orders, keeping informed of any problems/delays and communicates any impacts/constraints
• Expedites/Defers materials to ensure product availability per the build schedule
• Plan the production schedule and monitor work-in-process to ensure customer delivery requirements are met
• Release work orders
• Collaborates with suppliers to support business initiatives and monitors supplier performance
• Participant in cross-functional team for supplier approval requests, ASL set-up, and ongoing management
• Works closely with Tech Transfer during product transfers to production, partner with Engineering on Document Change Requests (DCR), part number assignment, material obsolescence and end of life plan for purchased materials, prepare customer quotes
• Analyzes, evaluates, and controls inventory of finished goods and purchased materials
• Resolve invoice discrepancies
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as required or assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Engineering, or related field preferred or equivalent work experience, required
• Professional certifications through APICS, ISM, and/or CSCMP preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of related business or manufacturing experience required. Of which at least 1 year is Purchasing, Planning and Inventory Control, or Master Scheduling experience
• Proficient knowledge of ERP/MRP systems, required, preferably NetSuite
• Knowledgeable and experience working with an ISO 13485 Quality Management System
• Proficiency with data analytics (databases, MS Excel, and presentations) and MS Office

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