Procurement Specialist - Medical Devices & Electronics

Job Summary:
Join a leading manufacturing company in Littleton, MA, as a Buyer and play a key role in sourcing electrical components, assemblies, and specialized services for complex electromechanical systems. You'll work closely with Engineering and Production teams to ensure high-quality, compliant materials while driving cost efficiency and supplier performance.

Responsibilities:

• Source, quote, negotiate, and issue purchase orders for electrical components, PCBs, cable/wire harnesses, subassemblies, and specialized manufacturing services.
• Ensure supplier compliance with FDA, ISO 13485, and other regulatory standards.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships; conduct audits, performance reviews, and improvement initiatives.
• Identify, evaluate, and qualify new suppliers.
• Support prototype builds, part obsolescence management, and engineering change orders (ECOs).
• Perform cost analysis and support cost-reduction initiatives.
• Monitor supplier performance metrics (quality, delivery, cost, responsiveness).
• Expedite critical materials to maintain production schedules.
• Maintain purchasing documentation and support audits.

Requirements:

• 4-6 years of procurement/supply chain experience in medical device or regulated manufacturing.
• Experience managing procurement of electrical components and assemblies.
• Strong knowledge of the FDA Quality System Regulation (21 CFR Part 820) and ISO 13485.
• Familiarity with low-volume, high-complexity manufacturing environments.
• ERP/MRP proficiency (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Salesforce); SRM platforms (SAP Ariba, Coupa) a plus.
• Expertise in supplier qualification, contract negotiation, and performance management.

Benefits:

• Competitive pay: $35-$40/hr DOE
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off & holidays
• Professional development opportunities

Why Join Us:
Be part of a collaborative team in a regulated, high-tech manufacturing environment where your procurement expertise directly impacts product quality and innovation.