Buyer I

About the role

SetPoint Medical’s Buyer is responsible for ensuring that teams across the organization have the materials and services they need to support business operations. This role manages a high volume of diverse purchase requests at once and must stay on top of tracking, follow-up, and status updates, all while maintaining alignment with medical device quality standards and cost targets. In a fast-paced start-up environment, this role will need effective communication skills, the ability to excel under pressure, the ability to follow a task from start to finish, and excellent cross-functional team collaboration. This position may be filled at the Buyer I or II level depending on experience, scope, and demonstrated competencies. SetPoint Medical is a commercial-stage medical technology company dedicated to improving care for people living with chronic autoimmune diseases. Department: Operations. Reports To: Sr. Procurement Manager. FLSA Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt. Location: Valencia, CA. This position will report to our Company Headquarters in Valencia, CA, with minimal travel opportunities based on interest and business need.

Responsibilities

• Generate, issue, and track purchase orders for materials, equipment, non-recurring engineering (NRE) items, and shop consumables, using the ERP system or other methods as needed.
• Review incoming purchase requisitions for accuracy and complete specifications.
• Work with SetPoint stakeholders across departments (Operations, Engineering, IT, Sales, Quality, and others) to obtain quotes for standard and non-standard parts.
• Issue Requests for Quotes (RFQs) and compile cost comparisons for the Sr. Procurement Manager.
• Monitor open orders and proactively coordinate with suppliers to resolve lead-time or delivery issues.
• Support new supplier set up by gathering the required supplier information and documentation, entering it into Company systems, and coordinating with Quality and Accounts Payable for approval.
• Partner with Accounts Payable to resolve discrepancies among purchase orders, receipts, and invoices.
• Consistently follow SetPoint Medical's quality system procedures for purchasing, exercising diligence to ensure each step of the process is followed correctly, and no regulatory requirements are violated.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records to support internal and external aud