Senior Buyer

Jobot; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life and AD&D

Disability

Voluntary Benefits (Accident, Hospital

Critical Illness

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs (Counseli

HSA

Job summary

Jobot is recruiting a Senior Buyer in Irvine, CA for a Life Sciences focused organization. You will lead strategic sourcing and supplier management, ensuring timely procurement of direct and indirect materials while upholding quality and regulatory objectives.

You must have NetSuite ERP experience and 5+ years in regulated manufacturing. The role requires strong negotiation and data analysis skills, with Excel proficiency and cross-functional collaboration to support production and compliance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of purchasing/buying experience within Life Sciences or related regulated industries.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Advanced NetSuite ERP experience is required.
• Strong negotiation and contract management experience.
• Experience in FDA-regulated or GMP environments is preferred.
• Ability to analyze inventory, forecasts, and purchasing data.
• Proficiency with Excel and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement activities for direct and indirect materials, equipment, and services.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies to improve cost, quality, delivery, and supplier performance.
• Create and manage purchase orders, supplier contracts, and procurement docs in NetSuite.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, and service agreements with suppliers.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Regulatory, and Finance.
• Monitor inventory levels and forecast demand to ensure uninterrupted supply.
• Analyze spending trends and supplier performance for cost saving opportunities.
• Support new product introductions and supplier qualification activities.
• Ensure compliance with FDA, GMP, ISO 13485 and other regs.
• Resolve supplier quality and material shortage issues with minimum impact.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract management

Data analysis

Forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or related field

Tools

NetSuite ERP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Senior Buyer

$100000 - $120000 per hour | Irvine, CA | On-site | Permanent

Hiring Experienced Senior Buyer with a proven track record in the Life Sciences industry!

A bit about us:

Hiring Experienced Senior Buyer with a proven track record in the Life Sciences industry!

Why join us?

• 401K
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life and AD&D
• Disability
• Voluntary Benefits (Accident, Hospital, Critical Illness)
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs (Counseling)
• HSA

Job Details

We are seeking an experienced Senior Buyer to join our growing Life Sciences organization. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in strategic sourcing, procurement, and supplier management within the Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Medical Device, Pharmaceutical, or Diagnostic industries. This role will be responsible for ensuring the timely procurement of direct and indirect materials while maintaining quality, regulatory, and cost objectives. Hands‑on NetSuite ERP experience is required.

Days: Monday-Friday

Key Responsibilities

• Must have experience using NetSuite
• Manage procurement activities for direct and indirect materials, equipment, and services supporting Life Sciences manufacturing and operations.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies to improve cost, quality, delivery, and supplier performance.
• Create and manage purchase orders, supplier contracts, and procurement documentation within NetSuite ERP.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers and negotiate pricing, lead times, and service agreements.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, and Finance teams to support production and business objectives.
• Monitor inventory levels and forecast demand to ensure uninterrupted supply of critical materials.
• Analyze spending trends and supplier performance metrics to identify cost‑saving opportunities.
• Support new product introductions and supplier qualification activities.
• Ensure compliance with FDA, GMP, ISO 13485, and other applicable regulatory requirements.
• Resolve supplier quality, delivery, and material shortages while minimizing operational impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or related field.
• 5+ years of purchasing/buying experience within the Life Sciences, Medical Device, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, or related regulated manufacturing industry.
• Advanced NetSuite ERP experience required.
• Strong supplier negotiation and contract management experience.
• Experience supporting FDA-regulated or GMP manufacturing environments.
• Ability to analyze inventory, forecasts, and purchasing data.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and reporting tools.

Preferred

• APICS/ASCM CPIM or CSCP certification.
• Experience sourcing international suppliers.
• Knowledge of ISO 13485, FDA, GMP, and quality system requirements.
• Experience supporting contract manufacturing or highly regulated production environments.

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