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Corwave

Implantable heart pump for heart failure

Supply Chain Buyer

Procurement & SourcingPosted on Nov 10
Full-timeClichy, FranceNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bac+5 qualification (Master's, engineering degree, or business-school degree) specializing in purchasing, international purchasing, supply chain, or operations management.
  • At least 3–5 years of purchasing experience in a demanding, high-precision industrial environment such as medical devices or aerospace.
  • Strong knowledge of purchasing techniques and processes, including applicable regulations, standards, and procedures.
  • Strong supplier negotiation skills.
  • Ability to coordinate exchanges with suppliers, subcontractors, and internal teams.
  • Experience using purchasing and order-management tools.
  • Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and an enterprise resource planning system.
  • Ability to manage cross-functional relationships and communicate effectively.
  • Rigor, organization, and project follow-through.
  • Responsiveness and comfort working in a dynamic start-up or small- to medium-sized business environment.

Responsibilities

  • Identify and evaluate suitable suppliers based on component type, technical requirements, costs, and lead times.
  • Request quotations, negotiate prices and lead times, and establish supplier contracts, including Purchasing Contracts and Supply Agreements, in line with the annual budget.
  • Place orders using current bills of materials and stock targets, taking into account pump production and delivery schedules.
  • Manage orders end to end, from issuance through receipt at CorWave, and anticipate potential delays or supply difficulties.
  • Work closely with Supply Chain, Quality, R&D, NPI, and Production teams to ensure continuity of supply.
  • Coordinate with suppliers, subcontractors, Quality, and R&D teams when nonconformities or design changes arise, and arrange product returns when necessary.
  • Identify the best suppliers, negotiate purchasing terms, and ensure component availability while meeting cost, lead-time, and stock objectives.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for suppliers and subcontractors and coordinate communications, including during nonconformities or design changes.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with implantable medical devices or Class III medical devices.

About the Company

Corwave

Implantable heart pump for heart failure

Corwave develops implantable cardiac support devices to help heart failure patients. Its main product is an implantable heart pump that uses wave membrane pumping technology, where an oscillating membrane displaces fluid to move blood. This design aims to provide pulsatile blood flow while enabling a less invasive surgical approach due to its compact, membrane-based mechanism. Compared with traditional ventricular assist devices, Corwave emphasizes its unique wave membrane pumping method and tubular membrane components to deliver controlled blood flow with fewer procedural burdens. The company’s goal is to improve outcomes and reduce suffering for patients by offering durable, implantable cardiac support that lowers the pain and risks associated with invasive surgery.

Company size
51-200
Company stage
Series C
Total funding
$112.7M
Headquarters
Clichy, France
Founded
2012

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