Junior Buyer

Aston Carter; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

PTO / Vacation

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a Senior Buyer to source materials, components, and services for medical device production in Santa Clara, CA. This contract-to-hire role demands deep knowledge of supply chain management, regulatory compliance, and supplier relationships to ensure timely, cost-effective procurement with top quality standards.

You will collaborate with engineering, production, and quality teams, negotiate favorable supplier terms, and maintain optimal inventory to support production

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Sourcing and procuring materials, components, and services for medical devices.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with ISO 13485 and FDA requirements.
• Negotiate terms with suppliers to secure best prices and delivery.
• Manage inventory to support production without overstocking.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and quality teams.

Skills

Purchasing

Procurement

Supply chain

Inventory

JD Edwards software

Purchase order

ERP

Microsoft Excel

QAD

Tools

JD Edwards

JDE

Microsoft Excel

QAD

Job description

Description

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 Senior 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.

Description

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 Senior 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

Purchasing, Procurement, Supply chain, Buyer purchasing, Inventory, jd edwards software, jd edwards, jde, Purchase order, Erp, Microsoft excel, QAD

Top Skills Details

Purchasing,Procurement,Supply chain,Buyer purchasing,Inventory,jd edwards software,jd edwards,jde,Purchase order

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

Entry Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Santa Clara, CA.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $40.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job‑related factors.

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 Sep 30, 2026.

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.

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 [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.