Buyer Planner II

QuidelOrtho•Rochester, NY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

QuidelOrtho unites the strengths of Quidel Corporation and Ortho Clinical Diagnostics, creating a world-leading in vitro diagnostics company with award-winning expertise in immunoassay and molecular testing, clinical chemistry and transfusion medicine. We are more than 6,000 strong and do business in over 130 countries, providing answers with fast, accurate and consistent testing where and when they are needed most – home to hospital, lab to clinic. Our culture puts our team members first and prioritizes actions that support happiness, inspiration and engagement. We strive to build meaningful connections with each other as we believe that employee happiness and business success are linked. Join us in our mission to transform the power of diagnostics into a healthier future for all. As we continue to grow as QuidelOrtho, we are seeking a Buyer / Planner II to work in our manufacturing facility in Rochester, NY. This position has responsibility for assigned raw materials including but not limited to assessing demand, supply, inventory, pricing, quality, and master data management in the ERP system (SAP specifically) supporting Rochester Operations. The buying aspects of the position include creation, maintenance and tracking of purchase orders for raw materials and services used in QuidelOrtho' s manufacturing process. The candidate will be responsible for achieving quality, cost and delivery goals to support the business unit operating plan. Management of non-conformances and resolution of invoicing issues are included to the scope of this position. Development and maintenance of relationships with business partners (Operations, Warehouse, Finance, Quality and Product Support), as well as partnering with the Procurement leads and suppliers is also a core component for this role.

Requirements

Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in a highly regulated manufacturing environment or business is required; 4-6 years preferred.
Advanced level expected in: Developing material purchase plans, preparing purchase orders for acquisition of goods and services in consideration of cost, quality and delivery metrics.
Advanced level expected in: Driving business results, focusing on group achievement rather than individual preferences.
Advanced level expected in: Building excellent relationships with key internal and external customers based on trust and respect.
Proficient level expected in: Understanding assigned category and its intricacies, suppliers and special cases.
Proficient level expected in: Raw Material planning principles and technology utilized to achieve it, including but not limited to ERP systems (SAP, Ariba) and other business tools, such as Power BI.
Proficient level expected in: Terms and conditions and its implications, payment terms, Incoterms.
Proficient level expected in: Internal Standard Operating Procedures, including but not limited to quality, master data management, product lifecycle management, order management.
Proficient level expected in: Forecasting / explaining purchase price variance versus standard cost.
Proficient level expected in: Reviewing production schedules and raw material requirements and project variance scenarios in terms of inventory quantity and value.
Proficient level expected in: Clearly communicating results of analyses in verbal and written format as well as illustrating trends by utilizing supply plan templates and graphical charts.
Proficient level expected in: Utilizing Microsoft Office Package, ERP (SAP strongly preferred).
Basic level expected in: Deploying problem resolution techniques to manage crises (supply risks, payment disputes) and to continuously improve following lean techniques and learned lessons.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred, but equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Proficient level expected in: Ability to utilize EDI fundamentals for supplier integration as well as emerging technologies.
Proficient level expected in: Knowledge of cost breakdown, price formation and working capital to support prediction and explanation of variances, as well as negotiations.
Basic level expected in: Capability to adjust communication according to the needs of stakeholders at different levels inside and outside the organization.

Responsibilities

Development of material purchase plans and preparation of quote requests and purchase orders for the timely and economical purchase of goods and services in consideration of cost, quality and delivery metrics.
Point of contact for suppliers, ensuring purchase order adherence, facilitation of expedites/de-expedites.
Establishment and maintenance of appropriate material safety stock levels.
SAP maintenance of material master data, purchase orders, planned delivery dates, settling of invoice discrepancies.
Attendance on daily production / planning meetings, providing updates as required.
Perform other work-related duties as assigned.