Purchasing Specialist/Buyer

Real; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Real Staffing is seeking a SAP Purchasing Specialist/Buyer in Santa Clara, CA to support a medical device company through significant product and engineering changes. The role focuses on SAP procurement, supplier coordination, and ECO support to manage increased purchasing demand.

The candidate will handle PO creation in SAP S/4HANA, RFQ generation, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure procurement readiness for design updates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5+ years of purchasing/procurement experience.
• Hands-on experience using SAP, preferably SAP S/4HANA.
• Experience creating and managing purchase orders.
• Experience generating and tracking RFQs.
• Strong supplier communication and coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Support purchasing and procurement activities in a fast-paced environment.
• Create, modify, and release purchase orders in SAP.
• Coordinate supplier quotations, expedites, and order status updates.
• Support ECOs and engineering changes through purchasing workflows.
• Track open orders and ensure procurement readiness for design updates.

Skills

Supplier communication

Procurement timelines

Fast-paced environment

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

We are seeking experienced SAP Purchasing Specialist/Buyer to support a top leading medical device company undergoing significant product and engineering changes. This role will focus on tactical purchasing activities, supplier coordination, SAP transaction processing, and engineering change support to help manage increased purchasing demand and procurement workloads.

This is an excellent opportunity for purchasing professionals who enjoy working in fast-paced environments, collaborating with suppliers and cross-functional teams, and driving operational execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Purchasing & Procurement Support
• Collect, review, and track supplier quotations
• Expedite purchase orders and supplier responses
• Monitor open orders and communicate status updates to stakeholders
• Coordinate purchasing activities to meet business requirements

SAP Purchasing Administration

• Create, modify, and release purchase orders within SAP
• Maintain material master data and purchasing records
• Process PO revisions and updates
• Run purchasing and open-order reports
• Perform data entry and transactional support within SAP S/4HANA
• Support purchasing workflows and process compliance
• Process engineering changes through purchasing workflows
• Coordinate new part setup activities
• Support implementation of engineering change orders (ECOs)
• Work cross-functionally to ensure procurement readiness for design updates
• Communicate directly with suppliers regarding quotes, orders, and documentation
• Follow up on missing supplier information and compliance documentation
• Resolve purchasing and order execution issues
• Identify process gaps and contribute to continuous improvement efforts
• Ensure suppliers understand purchasing and documentation requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred
• Minimum 5+ years of purchasing, procurement, or buyer experience
• Hands-on experience using SAP, preferably SAP S/4HANA
• Experience creating and managing purchase orders
• Experience generating and tracking RFQs
• Strong supplier communication and coordination skills
• Experience expediting orders and managing procurement timelines
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Engineering Change Orders (ECOs)
• Experience with Agile PLM or similar product lifecycle management systems
• Experience purchasing manufacturing-related materials and components
• Exposure to electromechanical assemblies, PCBAs, or technical components
• Medical device industry experience is a plus, but not required

Typical Weekly Activities

• Running open-order and purchasing reports
• Sending RFQs and tracking supplier responses
• Managing purchase order transactions in SAP
• Communicating supplier updates to internal stakeholders
• Expediting orders and resolving procurement issues
• Tracking documentation and compliance requirements
• Supporting engineering and purchasing process changes

Success Factors

• Strong understanding of purchasing and procurement processes
• Excellent communication skills with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment with evolving priorities
• Strong sense of ownership and willingness to support the team where needed
• Adaptability, flexibility, and a collaborative mindset
• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision

EOE Statement: Specialist Staffing Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for benefits such as health insurance, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and paid leave where required by applicable law. Eligibility may vary based on factors such as location and hire date and is subject to change.

To find out more about Real, please visit www.realstaffing.com