Are you a Project Buyer who thrives in hands-on problem-solving, supplier management, and strategic procurement? Do you have a customer-focused mindset, ensuring materials and components arrive on time and on budget to support cutting-edge medical device development? If you’re excited about working in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment where procurement plays a critical role, this opportunity at StarFish Medical could be for you!

Your Impact

As a Project Buyer at StarFish Medical, you will work closely with engineers and project teams to ensure timely procurement of materials and components, keeping product development on track. Your problem-solving skills will help navigate supply chain challenges, maintain costed Bills of Materials, and optimize sourcing strategies to align with technical requirements. By building strong supplier relationships and negotiating effectively, you will contribute to a seamless, cost-effective procurement process that empowers medical innovation.

Critical Soft Skills & Qualifications

Strong communication skills – You can articulate purchasing needs clearly and build lasting relationships with stakeholders and suppliers.
Problem-solving mindset – You can think on your feet and find solutions to procurement and supply chain challenges.
Self-driven & proactive – You take initiative, anticipate needs, and drive procurement processes forward with minimal supervision.
Time management & prioritization – You can handle multiple projects and deadlines confidently and efficiently.
Collaboration & teamwork – You thrive in a cross-functional environment and can work seamlessly with engineering, finance, and supply chain teams.
Attention to detail & accountability – You take ownership of your work, ensuring procurement decisions are well-documented and aligned with company goals.
Adaptability & flexibility – You can pivot and adjust strategies in a fast-moving development environment.

If you’re ready to join a collaborative, fast-paced, and innovative team where your ideas are valued and your work makes a difference, apply now and let’s build something amazing together!

Location

Toronto, Ontario.

Benefits of working at StarFish Medical

An exciting career working with a genuinely talented and ambitious team, combined with:

The opportunity to work on groundbreaking technology.
Award-winning culture with deep-rooted Guiding Principles.
Profit-sharing program.
Excellent company-paid benefits package.
Paid vacation and sick leave, including a “vacation purchase program” to take more time off.
Monthly All-hands meetings.
Active social committee.
50% TTC cost-sharing in Toronto.
The Office has shower facilities for midday runs or biking to work. A bike Share station is within a 5-minute walk of the Office.
The location offers free parking on-site or around the premises.

What You’ll Do

As a Project Buyer, you’ll play a key role in working with engineers to support project development, ensuring seamless procurement of materials and services to keep projects on track. Your expertise in strategic sourcing, supplier management, and procurement operations will directly impact the success of our medical device innovations.

Represent Supply Chain at project kickoff meetings, design reviews, and other product development discussions.
Own and manage the procurement process for project materials and services, ensuring quality and timely delivery.
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams and suppliers, effectively communicating project needs and expectations.
Negotiate costs, delivery terms, quality, and supplier agreements to meet internal and client needs.
Source and maintain approved suppliers while proactively identifying alternative suppliers to optimize BOM costs.
Maintain and update supplier information in ERP systems (preferably SYSPRO), ensuring data accuracy.
Support supplier evaluation processes, including supplier audits, NCRs, and SCARs.
Prepare, process, and analyze quote packages, making recommendations based on cost, quality, and delivery considerations.
Assist in resolving Quality Control and Accounts Payable issues related to procurement.
Manage open order reports to track supplier performance and ensure timely delivery of materials.

What You Bring

Technical Skills & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Logistics, Business Administration, or equivalent.
5+ years of experience in supply chain, procurement, or purchasing within a product development or manufacturing environment
(experience in a product development environment is a plus).
Hands-on knowledge of best procurement practices (preferably in electromechanical manufacturing).
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience in cost analysis and supplier management.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel required) and experience with ERP systems (preferably SYSPRO).
Ability to prioritize, manage multiple projects, and work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications:

Experience in regulated industries (e.g., medical device, aerospace, or automotive).
Knowledge of ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 standards.
Advanced certifications (e.g., APICS Supply Chain Procurement Certificate).
Experience with electrical and electronic component procurement.
Familiarity with supplier quality management and continuous improvement initiatives.

Amazing Culture!

Our work environment received Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Culture awards for 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024, recognizing best-in-class cultures that have helped enhance performance and sustain a competitive advantage. We are Canada’s leading medical device design service provider, providing a full complement of design, development, and low-contract manufacturing services in Victoria and Toronto. We successfully partner with innovative companies (both large and small) to create breakthrough products for several medical specialty areas.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are likely to only apply for jobs if they meet every qualification. At StarFish Medical, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you’re excited about this role but your experience aligns differently from every qualification in the job description, we would like to encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles! Please apply through the StarFish Medical Portal.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please apply through the StarFish Medical Portal.

We thank all candidates who apply; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted following initial application acknowledgement. No phone calls, please.