Procurement Buyer

Trident Consulting; San Clemente (CA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Trident Consulting is seeking a Buyer - Procurement for a client in San Clemente, CA. This entry-level role supports R&D, Clinical, Pilot Operations, and Operations purchasing activities under guidance.

You will gather sourcing requirements, create and maintain purchase orders in ERP, expediting materials, and communicating supplier updates while learning vendor management and sourcing fundamentals in a regulated medical device environment.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of purchasing or related experience in a regulated environment.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and PO processing.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Experience with Oracle or SAP is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Gather purchasing requirements for new product introductions and routine material needs.
• Create, review, and update purchase orders in the ERP system; confirm order details with suppliers.
• Expedite late or at-risk orders and communicate updates for escalation.
• Maintain part master, vendor, lead time, pricing, and PO data accuracy in ERP/MRP.
• Assist with supplier follow-up, quotes, and vendor documentation; support negotiations.
• Monitor open POs, past-due lines, and inventory signals; prepare basic reports.
• Support supplier quality/audit readiness and maintain purchasing records.
• Collaborate with demand planning to support ramp up/down activities and escalate risks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical mindset

Strong communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain/Operations preferred

High School Diploma or Associates Degree

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Oracle

SAP

Job description

Trident Consulting is seeking a " Buyer ” for one of our clients in "San Clemente CA” A global leader in business and technology services.

Role: Buyer - Procurement

Type: 12 + months contract

Rate: $27/hr on w2

Description

The Associate Buyer will support R&D, Clinical, Pilot Operations, and Operations purchasing activities by helping gather sourcing requirements, creating and maintaining purchase orders, expediting materials, and communicating supplier updates under the guidance of a Buyer, Senior Buyer, or Purchasing Manager.

This role is intended as an entry-level purchasing position in a regulated medical device/pharma environment, with emphasis on ERP/MRP accuracy, supplier follow-up, documentation discipline, and issue escalation.

The Junior Buyer supports inventory management, supplier quality documentation, and demand-planning activities to help reduce excess and obsolete inventory while learning vendor management, pricing, and sourcing fundamentals.

Requirements

Responsibilities

• Supports R&D / Clinical / Pilot Operations and Operations teams by gathering purchasing requirements for new product introductions and routine material needs.
• Creates, reviews, and updates purchase orders in the ERP system; confirms order acknowledgments, delivery dates, pricing, and quantities with suppliers.
• Expedites late or at-risk orders and communicates supplier updates, shortages, and delivery risks to the Buyer/Senior Buyer or Purchasing Manager for escalation.
• Maintains part master, vendor, lead time, pricing, and purchase order data accuracy in the ERP/MRP system in accordance with approved procedures.
• Assists with basic supplier follow-up, quote requests, and vendor documentation; supports negotiations, supply agreements, and pricing analysis as directed by senior purchasing staff.
• Monitors open purchase orders, past-due lines, and inventory signals; prepares basic reports to support supply continuity and reduce excess and obsolete inventory.
• Supports supplier quality and audit readiness by collecting required documentation, routing issues to Quality/Supply Chain partners, and maintaining purchasing records in a regulated environment.
• Works with demand planning and cross-functional partners to support ramp up / ramp down activities, while escalating constraints, capacity concerns, or material risks promptly.

Work Experience

• 2-4 years of purchasing, supply chain, operations, planning, customer service, internship, or related experience; exposure to a regulated medical device, pharmaceutical, biotech, or manufacturing environment preferred.
• Basic understanding of ERP/MRP systems, purchase order processing, supplier follow-up, inventory transactions, and data accuracy; Oracle, SAP, or similar system experience preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple open tasks and priorities with guidance, follow standard work, meet deadlines, and escalate issues appropriately.
• Able to work in a quality system and regulated environment by following approved procedures, maintaining accurate records, and supporting audit-ready documentation.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical curiosity, and comfort working with spreadsheets, purchase order data, supplier confirmations, and inventory reports.
• Good oral and written communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with suppliers and cross-functional internal partners.
• Computer literacy required, including Microsoft Office; Excel skills such as basic formulas, filtering, sorting, and data review preferred.
• Good organizational skills and willingness to learn purchasing fundamentals, supplier management, and regulated supply chain processes.

Education

• High School Diploma or Associates Degree is required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain/Operations preferred