Job Description
The Senior Purchasing Buyer will manage sole-source and technically complex suppliers including laser diodes, rods, optics, electronics, and precision assemblies, while navigating advance-payment terms, long lead times, and constrained operating liquidity.
Responsibilities
- Own procurement of HTL laser head components, including:
- Laser diodes and diode stacks
- Optical rods, mirrors, coatings, and resonator components
- Power supplies, electronics, and HV test equipment
- Precision mechanical assemblies and thermal components
- Support fiber, handpiece, and accessory sourcing aligned with HTL platform demand.
- Supplier Management & Risk Mitigation
- Manage sole-source and critical suppliers (e.g., laser diodes, optical components).
- Negotiate pricing, lead times, payment terms (including prepayments), and supply commitments.
- Develop risk mitigation plans for supplier disruptions, including alternate sourcing and buffer strategies.
- Coordinate supplier performance reviews focused on delivery, quality, and responsiveness.
- Production & Inventory Execution
- Align purchasing activity with HTL build schedules, NPI milestones, and recovery plans.
- Manage advance inventory purchases required to support 20+ HTL builds and continuous production.
- Balance inventory levels to support scale while minimizing excess and obsolete stock.
- Actively expedite materials to resolve shortages impacting laser head builds and customer deliveries.
- Cross-Functional Integration
- Work closely with Engineering on HTL laser head validation, component matching, and design-for-supply.
- Manufacturing to support build readiness, subassemblies, and production flow.
- Quality & Regulatory to ensure compliance with FDA and ISO 13485 requirements.
- Finance on cash forecasting, prepayment planning, and cost-of-goods tracking.
- Support production transfer and localization initiatives from EU to U.S. manufacturing.
- Quality & Regulatory Compliance
- Ensure all procured materials meet OmniGuide’s quality, traceability, and regulatory requirements.
- Support supplier qualification, audits, and corrective actions (SCARs).
- Maintain documentation required for lot control, inspections, and regulatory audits
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, or related field.
- 7+ years of purchasing or supply chain experience in medical devices, laser systems, optics, or capital equipment.
- Hands-on experience sourcing laser, photonics, optical, and high-voltage components.
- Proven ability to manage long lead times, advance payment terms, and constrained suppliers.
- Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
- Experience using ERP/MRP systems (NetSuite preferred).
- Ability to operate effectively in fast-moving, high-pressure environments.
Required Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, or related field.
- 5+ years of purchasing or supply chain experience in medical devices, laser systems, optics, or capital equipment.
- Hands-on experience sourcing laser, photonics, optical, and high-voltage components.
- Proven ability to manage long lead times, advance payment terms, and constrained suppliers.
- Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
- Experience using ERP/MRP systems (NetSuite preferred).
- Ability to operate effectively in fast-moving, high-pressure environments.
Preferred Skills
- Direct experience with high-power laser systems or fiber-based medical lasers.
- Experience supporting first production units (FPU), NPI, or production scale-up.
- Familiarity with EU and U.S. supplier environments.
- APICS / CPSM certification.
Pay range and compensation package
Compensation details will be discussed during the interview process.
Equal Opportunity Statement
OmniGuide is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.