Senior Staff Buyer

About the role

Confluent Medical Technologies is seeking a Senior Staff Buyer to lead the procurement of raw materials, OEM components, capital equipment, tooling, supplies, and services for its medical device operations in Costa Rica. The role balances cost, quality, delivery, and service while supporting fast‑paced product development and high‑volume production.

Key responsibilities

• Manage complex purchasing activities, including MRP‑driven orders, project sourcing, expediting, prioritization, and cost optimization.
• Evaluate and select suppliers, obtain competitive bids, monitor performance, resolve issues, and drive cost‑saving initiatives.
• Oversee high‑impact, high‑value inventory, optimize stock levels, and manage excess, obsolete, or expired items.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Planning, Quality, Manufacturing, and project teams to ensure timely material availability and alignment with business objectives.
• Ensure all purchasing activities and supplier documentation comply with FDA, BSI, and internal requirements, maintaining accurate master data and approved supplier lists.

Required profile

• Proven experience in strategic sourcing and supplier management within a regulated environment.
• Strong understanding of medical‑device commodities, supply‑risk mitigation, and cost‑optimization techniques.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, dynamic setting while balancing cost, quality, delivery, and service.
• Excellent negotiation, contract administration, and cross‑functional collaboration skills.

Required skills

• MRP systems
• FDA compliance
• BSI compliance

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on cutting‑edge medical‑device projects.
• Collaborative environment with strong technical expertise.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.