Buyer/Planner

Medtronic • Ponce, PR

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About The Position

At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world. A Day in the Life As a Buyer/ Planner you will be responsible for purchasing components for the manufacturing process of medical devices, while being able to work in a fast-paced environment that requires independent judgment and decision making. Selected candidate will report to Ops Scheduling department at Ponce Site. This position is critical within the Supply Chain area Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned. Sources, purchases, plans, and schedules the movement of raw materials, packaging materials, parts, components, services, supplies, finished goods, and related material through production and inventory process. Identifies raw material, component, and related requirements from engineering and production specifications and schedules. In front-end procurement mode, analyzes data and determines factors that affect prices and determines lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and ability to meet required schedules. Coordinates and follows up with production, warehouse, and engineering personnel to ensure appropriate procurement, scheduling, and movement of materials and services. Compiles information to keep informed on price trends and manufacturing processes. May monitor performance of suppliers and collaborate on demand analysis planning.

Requirements

• Requires practical knowledge and demonstrated competence within job area typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience.
• Requires a Bachelor degree and minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with 0 years of experience.
• Must Have: Bilingual (English/Spanish written and spoken)
• Analytical thinking
• Problem Solving
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Self - learner
• BPCS and Blue Yonder knowledge
• Excel Intermediate
• Familiarize with quality control procedures
• For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.

Responsibilities

• Sources, purchases, plans, and schedules the movement of raw materials, packaging materials, parts, components, services, supplies, finished goods, and related material through production and inventory process.
• Identifies raw material, component, and related requirements from engineering and production specifications and schedules.
• In front-end procurement mode, analyzes data and determines factors that affect prices and determines lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and ability to meet required schedules.
• Coordinates and follows up with production, warehouse, and engineering personnel to ensure appropriate procurement, scheduling, and movement of materials and services.
• Compiles information to keep informed on price trends and manufacturing processes.
• May monitor performance of suppliers and collaborate on demand analysis planning.

Benefits

• Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
• This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees