Senior Medical Device Buyer | Inventory & ERP Specialist

Riverpoint Medical, LLC; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

8 company paid holidays

Job summary

Riverpoint Medical, LLC in Portland, OR is seeking a Buyer II to manage component purchase orders, releases, and supplier coordination to meet internal requirements for medical device production.

The role emphasizes ERP/MRP stewardship, forecasting material needs, vendor sourcing for new products, and collaboration across PMO and manufacturing to minimize stockouts while optimizing costs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, operations, supply chain management, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in purchasing or related role.
• Experience in an FDA regulated environment is preferred.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems; DelmiaWorks/IQMS preferred.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel; PowerBI experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review MRP generated requisitions and material exceptions then place POs accordingly.
• Monitor ERP system to ensure components are received on time, including maintaining promise dates and reconfirming PO delivery dates.
• Forecast raw material requirements on a monthly, quarterly, and yearly basis by vendor.
• Support PMO team by engaging in sourcing activities for new product introductions.
• Lead or participate in projects related to inventory control, material flow, and continuous improvement.
• Analyze pricing, consumption, and inventory trends to reduce stockouts while optimizing levels and price breaks.
• Communicate priorities to receiving department and coordinate with carriers to quote shipments or resolve delays.
• Assist in coordinating intercompany transfers between manufacturing facilities.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to review customer backorders in relation to raw materials shortages.
• Work cross-functionally to resolve quality issues with vendors.
• Manage and grow VMI program for consumables related to FMO and production.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Analytical skills

Negotiation

ERP/MRP systems

Excel

PowerBI

Vendor management

Inventory control

Sourcing

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or related

3+ years purchasing experience

FDA regulated environment experience (preferred)

Tools

Delmiaworks/IQMS

Job description

Riverpoint Medical, LLC in Portland, OR is seeking a Buyer II to manage component purchase orders, releases, and supplier coordination to meet internal requirements for medical device production.

The role emphasizes ERP/MRP stewardship, forecasting material needs, vendor sourcing for new products, and collaboration across PMO and manufacturing to minimize stockouts while optimizing costs.