Procurement Specialist 2

Veranex's mission as an Innovation CRO is to improve patient outcomes by accelerating our clients' innovations to market. As the world's only end-to-end professional services firm focused on MedTech, we take clients' Vision to Velocity through our comprehensive service portfolio, with expertise in human centered design and product development, preclinical and clinical research, regulatory affairs, and market access and reimbursement consulting.

About This Role

The Procurement Specialist II plays a key role in supporting Veranex's medical device and healthcare programs by managing end-to-end purchasing activities with minimal supervision. This position partners closely with Operations, Quality, Engineering, and Program Management teams to ensure timely, compliant, and cost-effective sourcing of materials and services. The ideal candidate is an experienced procurement professional who is comfortable operating independently, negotiating with suppliers, and supporting regulated manufacturing environments.

What You'll Do

• Manage end-to-end procurement activities, including purchase order creation, tracking, expediting, and supplier follow-up
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with domestic and international suppliers and OEM manufacturers
• Source, evaluate, and onboard qualified suppliers to meet operational and business needs
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and supply agreements to support cost, quality, and delivery objectives
• Monitor and evaluate supplier performance, ensuring on-time delivery and quality expectations are met
• Coordinate material availability to support production schedules and customer demand
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and documentation in compliance with FDA, ISO, and internal requirements
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Program teams to support supplier selection and procurement priorities
• Communicate supplier status, risks, lead times, and constraints to internal stakeholders
• Support cost reduction, continuous improvement, and inventory optimization initiatives
• Analyze purchasing trends, supplier performance metrics, and spend data to inform sourcing strategies

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent relevant experience)
• 2-4 years of procurement or purchasing experience, preferably in a regulated industry
• Strong working knowledge of purchasing processes, supplier management, and contract negotiation
• Experience supporting FDA- and/or ISO-regulated environments with high attention to documentation and compliance
• Ability to work independently with minimal day-to-day supervision
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and solve moderate to complex problems
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office tools

Preferred

• Experience supporting technical or engineering-driven procurement activities
• Familiarity with global supply chains and international suppliers
• Experience with cost reduction initiatives and supplier performance management
• Knowledge of inventory management and production planning concepts
• Previous experience in medical device, healthcare, or life sciences environments

Veranex is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination of any kind. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard for race, color, religion or belief, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or gender expression), sexual orientation, parental or marital status, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, national, social, or ethnic origin, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics.