planetinnovation
Procurement Sourcing Officer
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- US - Irvine, United States
- Work setup
- Onsite
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Category
- Operations
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- 3-5+ years of procurement, purchasing, sourcing, or supply chain experience.
- Experience working with both domestic and international suppliers.
- Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
- Understanding of procurement and financial processes.
- Understanding of international shipping requirements (tariffs/customs etc.)
- Experience using ERP systems such as NetSuite, SAP, or similar platforms.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced product development or manufacturing environment.
- Experience supporting low-to-medium volume manufacturing environments.
- Experience sourcing custom-engineered or technical components.
- Knowledge of medical device, healthcare, or regulated manufacturing industries.
- Familiarity with ISO 9001, ISO 13485, FDA Quality System Regulations, RoHS, and REACH requirements.
Full description
- Full time (40 hours per week)
- 4/10 work schedule across Monday to Thursday
- Onsite role, based in Irvine
Planet Innovation (PI) is an award-winning medtech contract design and manufacturing company. We partner with leading global healthcare organizations and high-growth start-ups to create innovations that improve patient outcomes. Headquartered in Melbourne, with a growing presence in Irvine, California, we are experiencing strong demand for our consulting services across our client base.
We're looking for a proactive and commercially minded Procurement Sourcing Officer to join our team in Irvine, CA. This is a hands-on role supporting product development and manufacturing programs by sourcing components, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring materials are available to meet project timelines.
What You'll DoSupplier Management:
- Source and onboard new domestic and international suppliers.
- Request, evaluate, and negotiate quotations, pricing, and lead times.
- Build strong relationships with key suppliers and subcontractors.
- Resolve supply, delivery, and pricing issues in a timely manner.
- Support supplier agreements, NDAs, tooling ownership agreements, and commercial contracts.
Procurement & Purchasing:
- Create, process, and maintain purchase orders.
- Manage supplier pricing and part data within ERP systems.
- Support internal stakeholders with purchasing requirements.
- Coordinate with Finance to reconcile invoices and supplier statements.
- Assist with advance payment approvals and procurement-related financial processes.
Product Development Support:
- Source components for prototype, pilot, and production builds.
- Assess the commercial suitability of parts and manufacturing processes.
- Collaborate with Engineering teams to support design and supplier changes.
- Ensure procurement documentation is complete and compliant.
- Drive supplier compliance with regulatory and environmental standards.
Logistics & Supply Chain:
- Coordinate domestic and international shipments.
- Work with freight forwarders to optimize cost and delivery performance.
- Partner with warehouse teams to ensure accurate receiving and documentation.
- Support expedited deliveries to meet critical project milestones.
Compliance & Administration:
- Maintain procurement records and reporting.
- Follow company quality processes and regulatory requirements.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives within the procurement function.