Purchasing Officer
Job Summary
The Purchasing Officer will manage procurement for medical-grade electronic components, ensuring full compliance with ISO 13485 standards. The role involves supplier management, PO processing, and maintaining strict traceability of all materials. Additionally, the officer will coordinate with engineering and quality teams to ensure supply chain stability and regulatory adherence.
Responsibilities
- Manage sourcing and supplier evaluation under ISO 13485 standards
- Process POs and monitor material delivery/lead times
- Ensure full traceability and regulatory compliance (RoHS/REACH/FDA)
- Coordinate with Engineering for BOM quotation and material validation
Required Skills
- Expertise in ISO 13485/9001 compliance
- Experience in electronic component procurement (PCBA BOMs)
- Strong ERP system proficiency
- Supplier negotiation and auditing skills
Job Details
Sourcing & Supplier Management (ISO 13485 Compliant)
- Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers based on medical industry standards and regulatory requirements
- Perform supplier qualification, audit, and re-evaluation; maintain Approved Supplier List (AVL) with full records
- Ensure suppliers have relevant certifications: ISO 13485, ISO 9001, RoHS, REACH, or medical approvals as required
- Negotiate contracts and Quality Agreements that define medical-grade requirements, traceability, and responsibility
- Monitor supplier performance: quality, delivery, compliance, and capability; conduct periodic audits
- Develop alternative sources to reduce supply risk; ensure suppliers follow design control and change control rules
Procurement Process & Control
- Receive material requirements, MRP, or purchase requests; verify specification matches medical product standards
- Issue Purchase Orders (PO) with clear technical specifications, quality standards, regulatory requirements, and traceability needs
- Ensure all purchasing documents include: part number, revision, material grade, compliance statement, and batch/lot requirements
- Follow up delivery; confirm batch numbers, manufacturing dates, and certification documents accompany every shipment
- Manage lead time, stock level, and safety stock to avoid shortage; ensure no unapproved material substitution
- Handle urgent orders and shortages without compromising quality or compliance
Compliance & Quality (ISO 13485 Focus)
- Strictly follow ISO 13485 clauses: Purchasing process, supplier control, product realization, traceability, and document control
- Ensure all purchased materials meet medical device safety, performance, and regulatory requirements (e.g., MDD, MDR, FDA)
- Work closely with Quality & Engineering to validate materials for medical use; participate in incoming inspection and qualification
- Manage Engineering Change Notices (ECN/ECR); ensure changes are approved, documented, and do not affect product safety or compliance
- Maintain full traceability: link purchase orders, batches, suppliers, and usage in production
- Ensure all materials are RoHS/REACH compliant and free from prohibited substances
Document & Record Control
- Keep complete, accurate, and traceable records: supplier audits, evaluations, contracts, POs, delivery notes, certificates, and test reports
- Ensure all purchasing records are retained per legal and ISO 13485 requirements
- Update specifications, AVL, and procedures to align with latest standards and regulations
Requirements
- Responsible for the procurement of electronic components, including resistors, capacitors, inductors, diodes, transistors, integrated circuits (IC), etc.
- Independently manage the procurement process for PCBA product BOMs, including BOM quotation, purchase order follow-up, and order tracking
- Develop and maintain sourcing channels for electronic components, optimize procurement costs, and improve purchasing efficiency
- Monitor electronic component market trends, price fluctuations, and lead time changes
- Assist in handling procurement-related issues and exceptions
- Be familiar with ERP system operations to ensure accurate procurement data entry and management