Caldera Medical · 1 month ago
Principal Buyer/Planner
Westlake Village, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$100K/yr - $125K/yr
6+ years expCaldera Medical is a growth stage medical device company dedicated to improving the quality of life for women. They are seeking a Principal Buyer/Planner to manage material procurement and production planning, ensuring optimized inventory levels and on-time delivery of finished goods.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedical Device
No H1B
Responsibilities
Manage supplier relationships to ensure quality, reliability, responsiveness, and cost-effectiveness; coordinate returns to vendor (RTV) for nonconforming or excess materials and ensure timely credit or replacement
Execute MRP and procurement activities — analyze demand, convert requirements into purchase orders, monitor their status, and expedite materials as needed to meet production and customer requirements
Maintain purchasing master data integrity (lead times, lot sizes, safety stock, pricing, and promised dates) and resolve PO, receipt, and invoice discrepancies in collaboration with Accounting and vendors
Monitor and control inventory levels for assigned materials, balancing availability, working capital, and obsolescence risk
Partner cross-functionally with Product Engineering and Operations to source and transition materials for new product introductions, revision changes, and continuous improvement initiatives
Develop and maintain the production plan that fulfills the Master Production Schedule (MPS), balancing labor, capacity, material availability, and inventory targets
Issue and manage work orders in alignment with MPS requirements, coordinating closely with Production Scheduling to ensure resource availability and efficient execution
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Production, Quality, Engineering, Warehouse, R&D) to resolve constraints, optimize throughput, and plan for pilot or validation builds
Monitor and adjust production execution to address material, labor, equipment, or quality issues; participate in the Material Review Board (MRB) to ensure proper material disposition
Analyze and report planning performance metrics, including schedule adherence, capacity utilization, and inventory status, supporting data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or related field
6+ years' experience as a Planner/Buyer with 3+ years as a Buyer or Planner in an ISO13485 or similarly regulated manufacturing environment
Proficient in ERP, transactions and master data maintenance (Oracle, is a plus)
Skilled in Microsoft Excel
Ability to work independently and as part of a team with minimal supervision
Demonstrated ability to communicate requirements, achieve alignment and hold team accountable
Proven track record of fostering strong supplier relationships
Analytical problem solver
Data-driven decision maker with strong written and oral communication skills
Benefits
Medical and Dental Benefits – 75% paid for employee and family members
Vision Coverage
401(k) with 4% matching contributions after 90 days of employment
Basic Life and AD&D
Unlimited Vacation Policy
6 Weeks Paid Maternity Leave
10 paid holidays
Company
Caldera Medical
Caldera Medical is a privately held women‘s health medical device company focused on minimally invasive applications.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Bryon Merade
Chairman and CEO
John Pitstick
EVP Corporate Development
Recent News
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