Senior Direct Procurement Specialist

The Fountain Group; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fountain Group is seeking a Senior Direct Procurement Specialist for an onsite, 1-year assignment in Pleasanton, CA. You will lead strategic sourcing, supplier management, and inventory planning to ensure material availability for medical device manufacturing, in compliance with FDA, ISO 13485 and internal quality requirements.

You will partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, and Finance to support production schedules, NPI, and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in supply chain, business, engineering, operations, or a related field.
• 5+ years purchasing/sourcing/procurement experience in regulated manufacturing (medical device/pharma) environment.
• Experience managing direct materials and contract manufacturers.
• Strong FDA-regulated manufacturing knowledge and supplier quality requirements.
• ERP/MRP experience (SAP preferred) or similar systems.
• Advanced Excel skills for data analysis and reporting.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and supplier relationship management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement for direct materials, components, assemblies, and indirect goods/services for medical device manufacturing.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies to optimize cost, quality, delivery, and supplier performance.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and supplier terms; manage purchase orders through ERP/MRP.
• Monitor supplier performance and mitigate supply chain risks.
• Support supplier qualification, onboarding, audits, and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Operations for NPI, transfers, and design changes.
• Analyze demand forecasts and inventory to maintain material availability while minimizing excess stock.
• Lead supplier reviews and drive continuous improvement; identify alternate sources and risk mitigation.

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field (Supply Chain/Business/Engineering/Operations)

Tools

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

JD Edwards

Excel

Job description

Onsite position

Pay: $41-$44/hour.

Duration: 1 year

The Senior Direct Procurement Specialist is responsible for strategic sourcing, procurement, supplier management, and inventory planning in support of medical device manufacturing operations. This position plays a critical role in ensuring the timely availability of materials, components, and services while maintaining compliance with FDA, ISO 13485, and company quality requirements. The Senior Buyer partners closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, and Finance to support production schedules, new product introductions, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage procurement activities for direct materials, components, assemblies, and indirect goods/services supporting medical device manufacturing.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies that optimize cost, quality, delivery, and supplier performance.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, long-term agreements, and supplier terms and conditions.
• Create, issue, and manage purchase orders through ERP/MRP systems.
• Monitor supplier delivery performance and proactively address supply chain risks or shortages.
• Partner with Supplier Quality and Regulatory teams to ensure suppliers meet FDA, ISO 13485, GMP, and internal quality requirements.
• Support supplier qualification, onboarding, audits, and corrective action activities.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Operations teams to support New Product Introduction (NPI), product transfers, and design changes.
• Analyze demand forecasts, inventory levels, and production requirements to maintain material availability while minimizing excess inventory.
• Lead supplier performance reviews and drive continuous improvement initiatives.Identify alternate sources of supply and develop risk mitigation strategies for critical components.
• Support cost-reduction initiatives through supplier negotiations, value engineering, and strategic sourcing activities.
• Maintain procurement records and ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field is required
• 5+ years of purchasing, sourcing, or procurement experience within a medical device, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or regulated manufacturing environment is required.
• Experience managing direct materials and contract manufacturers is required .
• Strong understanding of FDA-regulated manufacturing environments and supplier quality requirements is necessary.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems such as Oracle, SAP, NetSuite, or JD Edwards is required with SAP preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including data analysis and reporting are required.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and supplier relationship management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Class II or Class III medical device manufacturing.
• Knowledge of FDA 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485, GMP, and supplier quality systems.
• Professional certifications such as CPSM, CPM, CSCP, or APICS certifications.
• Experience with international sourcing and global supplier management.
• Experience supporting contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs) and contract manufacturers.

100% onsite. Potential to extend for right candidate but no guarantees.

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