Sr Cross Commodity Buyer

The Cross Commodity Buyer is responsible for sourcing, procuring, and managing the supply of a diverse range of components across electrical, mechanical, and fabricated/machined parts categories within the medical and life sciences industry. This role requires a broad knowledge base and the ability to work with suppliers to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of high-quality parts from prototype through production.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Implement sourcing processes and improvement initiatives based on global and regional category management strategies.
2. Develop and maintain a robust supplier base across multiple commodities, including:

   - Electrical: PCBAs, cables, switches, displays, power supplies, lasers, sensors, wire harnesses

   - Mechanical: gantries, robots, actuators, linear motion, bearings, pneumatics, gears

   - Fabricated/Machined: custom machined components, frames, weldments, sheet metal, castings, moldings

1. Conduct supplier evaluations, negotiations, and performance management to maximize company benefits.
2. Support R&D and new product design by sourcing components for initial prototype builds.
3. Drive cost reduction through value engineering, alternative sourcing, and process improvements.
4. Manage Supplier Manufacturing Service Agreements and Supplier Quality Management.
5. Oversee part qualifications across commodities to ensure conformity and process margin.
6. Mentor and train junior buyers as needed.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in Procurement, Business, or Engineering

- 7 years of experience in procurement engineering or commodity management in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

- Broad knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and fabricated/machined parts and their manufacturing processes

- Strong understanding of product development life cycles and supply chain methodologies

- Excellent negotiation and communication skills

- Proficiency in cost analysis, benchmarking, and strategic sourcing

- Experience with regulatory programs such as ISO 9001 and ISO 13485

- Working knowledge of P2P (procure-to-pay) principles and practices

- Ability to work with design teams on DFM/DFC/DFQ

- Advanced skills in Microsoft Office suite and MRP systems

Job Complexity

This role requires working on diverse problems, analyzing data, and demonstrating good judgment in selecting methods for obtaining solutions. The ideal candidate must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, executing at both strategic and detailed levels.

Additional Information

- APICS CPIM Certification and lean manufacturing experience preferred

- May require up to 15% travel

- Physical requirements include sitting for extended periods, occasional lifting up to 20 lbs

This cross-commodity role combines the expertise traditionally split between electrical, mechanical, and fabricated/machined parts buyers, requiring a versatile professional with a broad skill set and the ability to manage complex supply chains across multiple categories.

This position is a regular fulltime position in the San Diego area.   Salary range of $87,000-$105,000 plus benefits, PTO etc.

Salary : $87,000 - $105,000