Strategic Direct Materials Procurement Lead (Onsite)

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

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