Sourcing and Procurement Specialist

Description Company Overview

Allied Medical LLC, a subsidiary of Flexicare, is an FDA-registered manufacturer of medical gas delivery devices and related components located in Earth City, Missouri. Our products serve hospitals and healthcare facilities worldwide. We operate under a quality management system aligned with 21 CFR Part 820 (QMSR) and ISO 13485:2016. We are a growing organization seeking team members who thrive in a hands‑on, fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

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In addition to these functions, employees are required to carry out such other duties as may reasonably be required.

The Sourcing and Procurement Specialist is responsible for identifying, evaluating, and qualifying suppliers of manufactured components — primarily injection‑molded, CNC‑machined, and electromechanical parts — for use in FDA‑regulated medical devices. This role owns the full sourcing lifecycle: market research and supplier discovery, RFQ management, supplier qualification (FAI, audits, Approved Supplier List approval), cost negotiation, and ongoing supplier performance management. The Specialist works cross‑functionally with Engineering, Quality, Planning, and Production to ensure sourced components meet Allied Medical's quality, cost, and delivery requirements, and leads procurement's role in Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) through to conclusion.

None. Prior experience managing or mentoring Buyers is considered a desirable strength for this role (see Qualifications — Desirable).

Duties/responsibilities listed in order of priority.

• Lead sourcing activities for mechanical, electrical, and other components across the medical device product range.
• Identify, evaluate, and qualify new suppliers — including direct manufacturers, sourcing agents, and contract manufacturing platforms — against cost, quality, capacity, and regulatory criteria.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, and terms to support cost and supply continuity objectives.
• Monitor industry trends, material pricing, and supply chain risks that affect component sourcing strategy.

• Prepare and issue Requests for Quotation (RFQs) with complete technical packages (drawings, material specs, volume forecasts, quality requirements).
• Evaluate supplier quotes for unit cost, tooling/NRE charges, lead time, MOQ, payment terms, and total cost of ownership.
• Maintain RFQ tracking records and present side‑by‑side supplier comparisons to leadership for source selection decisions.

• Work closely with Engineering and Quality to confirm component requirements, specifications, and drawings prior to sourcing.
• Review drawings and specifications to ensure sourced components meet form, fit, and function requirements.
• Act as the procurement point of contact for supplier‑related technical queries.
• Partner with Engineering on DFM feedback, tolerance reviews, and technical transfer of parts from in‑house production to outside vendors.

• Lead procurement's role in Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) from initiation through to conclusion.
• Assess supply impact of proposed changes (cost, lead time, existing stock, supplier requalification).
• Coordinate with suppliers to implement approved changes and update sourcing records accordingly.

• Manage the supplier qualification process, including First Article Inspection (FAI), material certification review, quality questionnaires, and desktop or on‑site audits.
• Ensure all sourced components and their suppliers meet FDA 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485:2016, and Allied Medical's internal quality system…