The Role
Sources components and manages domestic and international suppliers for prototype, pilot, and production programs. Responsibilities include negotiating quotations and lead times, processing purchase orders, maintaining ERP data, coordinating shipments and invoices, supporting engineering and manufacturing teams, ensuring procurement compliance, and resolving supplier issues. The role also supports regulated medical device manufacturing requirements, supplier agreements, customs and tariffs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Summary Generated by Built In
- 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 Do
Supplier 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Maintain procurement records and reporting.
- Follow company quality processes and regulatory requirements.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives within the procurement function.
What We're Looking For
- 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.
What we offer
Join a company that invests in its people. At PI, you'll be part of a supportive and collaborative culture built on transparency, respect, and teamwork. In addition to meaningful work and career development opportunities, we offer a competitive benefits package that includes:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with employer contribution matching
- Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick leave
- Life insurance coverage
- Long-term disability protection
- A positive, people-first workplace where your contributions are recognized and valued
Skills Required
- 3-5+ years of procurement, purchasing, sourcing, or supply chain experience
- Experience working with domestic and international suppliers
- Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills
- Understanding of procurement and financial processes
- Understanding of international shipping requirements, including tariffs and customs
- 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
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The Company
What We Do
Planet Innovation is a healthtech innovation and commercialization company that exists to create breakthrough products and commercially successful businesses that transform industries and have a positive impact on the world. We have our own portfolio of businesses, and also partner with world-leading organizations to help them create game-changing innovations to grow their business. We have selected over 350 of the brightest people, gathered deep market insights and developed a full spectrum of commercialization capabilities to help us build the future.
