Job Description
Valencia, CA – Hybrid
Operational Buyer The Operational Buyer is responsible for managing day-to-day procurement activities within the medical device supply chain, ensuring the timely and cost-effective acquisition of materials required for production. Working closely with the Material Group Manager, the Operational Buyer plays a critical role in maintaining the flow of materials and services that meet the company’s operational and production needs, while ensuring compliance with stringent regulatory standards. This position requires a strong understanding of supply chain management, procurement operations, inventory control, and supplier relationships in the context of a regulated medical device manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities: - Manage end‑to‑end purchase order creation, tracking, and accuracy to support production schedules and ensure compliance with quality and supply chain policies.
- Build strong supplier relationships while monitoring performance, resolving day‑to‑day issues, and supporting negotiations on cost, delivery, and contract terms.
- Coordinate closely with Production, Quality, Logistics, and Planning teams to forecast material needs, maintain optimal inventory levels, and prevent shortages or excess stock.
- Analyze inventory usage and supplier lead time to recommend efficient reorder points, order quantities, and sourcing strategies.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying cost‑saving opportunities, streamlining procurement processes, and enhancing supply chain efficiency.
- Track procurement spending, supplier KPIs, and material availability, providing clear and timely updates to internal stakeholders.
- Ensure all procurement activities, contracts, and supplier interactions meet company policies, regulatory requirements, and quality standards.
More about you: - Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, or a related field.
- At least 3 years of procurement or supply‑chain experience in a cross‑functional environment.
- Strong analytical, problem‑solving, communication, and organizational skills; able to work independently.
- Ability to build strong supplier relationships and collaborate effectively across functions and levels.
- Skilled in presenting ideas persuasively and influencing stakeholders.
- Knowledge of procurement and supply‑chain principles; able to interpret product specs and BOMs.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and ERP systems such as SAP; PLM knowledge is a plus.
A minimum of 200Mb/sec download and 10Mb/sec upload speed internet connectivity is required to support any remote/hybrid employee functionality at Sonova Don't meet all the criteria? If you’re willing to go all in and learn we'd love to hear from you!
We are looking forward to receiving your application via our online job application platform. For this position only direct applications will be considered. Sonova does not recruit via app, telegram, carrier pigeon or any other format that does not include speaking with an actual human. If you are offered a job without speaking with someone please contact Sonova Human Resources
What we offer : - Medical, dental and vision coverage*
- Health Savings, Health Reimbursement, Flexible Spending/Dependent Care Accounts
- TeleHealth options
- 401k plan with company match*
- Company paid life/ad&d insurance
- Additional supplemental life/ad&d coverage available
- Company paid Short/Long-Term Disability coverage (STD/LTD)
- STD LTD Buy-ups available
- Accident/Hospital Indemnity coverage
- Legal/ID Theft Assistance
- PTO (or sick and vacation time), floating Diversity Day, & paid holidays*
- Paid parental bonding leave
- Employee Assistance Program (24/7 mental health support hotline, 5 company paid counseling sessions and more)
- Robust Internal Career Growth opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement
- Hearing aid discount for employees and family
- Internal social recognition platform
- Plan rules/offerings dependent upon group Company/location.
This role's pay range is between $75,200/yr - $112,800/yr. This role is also bonus eligible.
How we work: At Sonova, we prioritize the well-being of our employees and foster an inclusive environment that promotes engagement and collaboration. Our team-customized hybrid work model empowers teams to balance individual needs with business goals, offering flexibility and individualized time management. We recognize the importance of life outside of work and strive to create a supportive and motivating workplace where innovation thrives.
Sonova is an equal opportunity employer. We team up. We grow talent. We collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds to win with the best team in the market place. We guarantee every person equal treatment in regard to employment and opportunity for employment, regardless of a candidate’s ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual orientation or marital status, gender, genetic identity, age, disability or any other legally protected status.
Job Tags
Contract work, Temporary work, Work at office, Flexible hours