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Nextern

Designs and manufactures medical devices

Procurement Supervisor

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
No salary listed
Mid
Bachelor's
Binh Duong, Vietnam
In Person
Operations & LogisticsProcurement & Sourcing

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business, or a related field, with a strong background in procurement.
  • Three to five years of experience in procurement management, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
  • Strong problem-solving skills, including identifying issues, analyzing causes, and developing practical solutions.
  • Ability to make timely and effective decisions that add value to the business.
  • Ability to develop practical plans and effective responses to business needs and challenges.
  • Ability to communicate clearly with internal and external stakeholders and handle conflicts professionally.
  • Ability to plan and conduct negotiations that achieve value while maintaining good supplier relationships.
  • Integrity, good judgment, and compliance with company ethical standards.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, management, suppliers, and internal customers.
  • Strong organizational and planning skills, including prioritizing tasks, managing multiple activities, and meeting deadlines.
  • Analytical, reasoning, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to maintain accurate and detailed records.
  • Computer literacy and experience with enterprise resource planning systems.
Responsibilities
  • Build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers.
  • Understand key manufacturing functions, including procurement and cost management, planning and scheduling, manufacturing processes and systems, and logistics and supply chain.
  • Coordinate with Quality, Engineering, Planning, and Production teams to resolve supplier quality, tooling, and production issues.
  • Lead supplier negotiations to achieve competitive and justified costs for direct and indirect materials.
  • Drive commitment to on-time delivery in line with production schedules and company requirements.
  • Provide timely and accurate updates to the corporate office and management team on supplier delivery status, operational issues, and significant changes.
  • Escalate supplier changes or issues that may impact cost, quality, delivery, or production.
  • Evaluate and analyze product and tooling quotations for pricing, materials, lead times, minimum order quantities, and other commercial terms.
  • Verify invoices against approved quotations and purchase orders for accurate quantities, pricing, and charges.
  • Manage daily procurement priorities based on production requirements and corporate direction.
  • Respond to emails, requests, and assigned tasks accurately and on time.
  • Reconcile month-end supplier statements, deliveries, invoices, and outstanding payments with Finance.
  • Comply with company policies, procedures, and regulations.
  • Perform other duties assigned by the Manager.

About the company

Nextern designs and manufactures medical devices for equipment makers, with engineering and factory teams involved from early prototypes through production. Its work includes catheter-based instruments and electronic systems used in minimally invasive treatment and diagnostic procedures. Customers pay for development and contract manufacturing services, with project costs shaped by device complexity, materials and production scale. Its clinical markets include vascular and heart interventions and nerve stimulation, with services sold separately or as an integrated program. Founded in 2000 with industrial engineering roots, Nextern shifted to medical devices in 2016 and is headquartered in Maple Grove, Minnesota.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Maple Grove, MN

Founded

2000

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What believers are saying

  • Advisory broadens the business: Nextern launched dedicated regulatory, clinical and quality consulting services in June 2026.
  • New programs expand career scope: Nextern's CEO reported additional programs and staff additions in July 2026.
  • Engineers gain leadership scope: Nextern's senior software role specifies smaller-project ownership and mentoring junior engineers.

What critics are saying

  • Development programs require patience: Nextern describes medical-device commercialization as taking several months to several years.
  • Remote flexibility is limited: Nextern's October 2026 Maple Grove senior software posting explicitly requires on-site work.
  • Supply reliability needs daily intervention: Nextern's Vietnam procurement role monitors shortages and negotiates supplier production capacity.

What makes Nextern unique

  • Testing simulates living circulation: Nextern's BioSimulation Lab evaluates catheter deployment in a pressurized heart model with physician feedback.
  • Interfaces reuse Nextern technology: NextGUI supplies a base software platform for home-use and in-clinic medical devices.
  • Prototype access avoids order thresholds: Nextern's NPX division accepts precision-component production work without product minimums.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Vacation
  • Gym Membership
  • Disability Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Training Programs
  • Company Social Events