Reports to: Director of Operations

Workplace type: Hybrid – 4 days onsite, 1 day (Friday) remote

Description

We’re an agile and fast-growing medical device startup developing an implantable Tricuspid Valve Repair System. As we scale, we’re looking for a driven and hands-on Supply Chain & Procurement team member to take ownership of our end-to-end supply chain operations—from purchasing and inventory control to supplier management and logistics.

This is a hybrid role that blends strategic sourcing, day-to-day procurement, and supply chain management with lots of potential for future growth.

Procurement & Sourcing

• Own all purchasing activities; raw materials, components, equipment, etc.
• Identify qualified suppliers, request quotations, negotiate pricing for products/services and place purchase orders as required.
• Maintain positive supplier relationships.

Inventory Management

• Monitor and maintain optimal inventory levels across warehouse and production.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to forecast material needs.
• Track purchase order due dates as well as incoming and outgoing inventory.

Supplier & Cross-functional Collaboration

• Serve as the primary point of contact between suppliers, the engineering team, and internal stakeholders.
• Oversee the receiving issues with internal partners as well as with suppliers to avoid incoming inspection failures/holds. Well written correspondence/communication to suppliers to problem solve document/product issues.
• Participate in weekly meetings with engineering team and critical suppliers, maintain supplier build plan, deliveries and provide purchase orders as needed.
• Resolve supply issues, delays, or quality concerns quickly and effectively.

Logistics & Fulfillment

• Coordinate inbound and outbound logistics with freight carriers.
• Help manage shipping schedules, customs documentation, and delivery timelines.
• Support on-time delivery of materials to meet production and clinical needs.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to reduce cost, improve lead times, and streamline supply chain operations.
• Support implementation of systems and tools to scale procurement and logistics.

Skills

• Comfortable owning both strategic sourcing and day-to-day purchasing tasks.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills; able to collaborate across engineering, operations, and leadership.
• Understanding of basics specifications and drawings with ability to communicate important requirements with suppliers preferred.
• Ability to research/source and then recommend suppliers with respect to cost, quality and delivery competitiveness for assigned responsibilities.
• Working knowledge of inventory management systems or ERP tools.
• Self-starter attitude with the ability to prioritize in a fast-changing environment.

Requirements

• BA/BS Degree or equivalent experience/certification.
• 5+ years’ experience in purchasing/supplier management.
• Experience working for a medical device company is preferred.
• Medical device manufacturing/good manufacturing practices as it relates to materials preferred.

Why Join Us

• We offer a fun, fast-paced, collaborative environment where you will be working on transformational technologies in the cardiac healthcare space.
• We offer outstanding benefits with medical, dental, and vision covered at 100% for you and your family, as well as flex time off.
• We thrive in our work-hard, play-hard environment. Bring your bike or running shoes if you’d like or just be ready to enjoy a fun office outing. We enjoy time inside the office and out!

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, and disability, or other legally protected status.