Buyer / Planner

Johnson & Johnson•Danvers, MA

49d•$62,000 - $102,350

About The Position

At Johnson & Johnson,â we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aâ world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured,â where treatments are smarter and less invasive, andâ solutions are personal.â Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity.â Learn more at https://www.jnj.com We are searching for the best talent for a Buyer/Planner. Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we're developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments. Are you passionate about improving and expanding the possibilities of Cardiovascular? Ready to join a team that's reimagining how we heal? Our Cardiovascular team develops leading solutions for heart recovery, electrophysiology, and stroke. You will join a proud heritage of continually elevating standards of care for stroke, heart failure and atrial fibrillation (AFib) patients. Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we're developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments. Are you passionate about improving and expanding the possibilities of Cardiovascular? Ready to join a team that's reimagining how we heal? Our Cardiovascular team develops leading solutions for heart recovery, electrophysiology, and stroke. You will join a proud heritage of continually elevating standards of care for stroke, heart failure and atrial fibrillation (AFib) patients. Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (MBA preferred)
1-3 years work experience in purchasing, materials planning and/or supply chain management, preferably within medical device field
Microsoft Office Suite proficiency (SAP experience preferred)
Very strong communication skills to influence external and internal suppliers and customers in an effort to minimize / eliminate supply chain risk
Knowledge of LEAN, six sigma, kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives (Green Belt knowledge preferred)
Good problem-solving skills to resolve planning, procurement, and supplier issues
Must be able to adapt to changing priorities and tasks and demonstrated flexibility in a changing business environment
Models a positive, can-do attitude and is cooperative both within their function and company-wide
Willingness and ability to travel as needed

Responsibilities

Purchase Management: Plan purchases for assigned products, projects and commodities and negotiate and implement appropriate buying methods preferably Kanban
Develop purchase requisition per procedural requirements and Product Specifications, issue purchase orders, confirm deliveries and expedite deliveries as required
Request bids from suppliers as needed
Inventory Management: Maintain, monitor and enhance internal Kanban system to continuously meet production requirements
Use various tools like MRP to make sure appropriate inventory levels are maintained
Supplier Management: Work closely with Supplier Engineers, develop alliances with Abiomed suppliers to manage supplier performance and develop plans to alleviate any supply chain risks
Assist Supplier Engineers to identify and qualify suppliers and negotiate best price for products/services.
Resolve invoicing and receiving issues with suppliers
Provide forecast to suppliers on quarterly basis using MRP and Abiomed business plans
Input purchasing data into SAP for the assigned commodity and ensure that all required procurement data fields are correct and up to date in SAP
Actively participate in MRB and ensure timely disposition of rejected material from supplier and assist SE/Engineering/Mfg. Engineering/Quality on corrective action and recovery plan
Establish standard cost for purchased items and maintain the standard cost files
Help with other activities as needed to support production and the team

Benefits

Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance.
Employees may be eligible to participate in the Company's consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401k).
This position is eligible to participate in the Company's long-term incentive program.
Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits: Vacation - up to 120 hours per calendar year.
Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington - up to 56 hours per calendar year.
Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays - up to 13 days per calendar year.
Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year.

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