Operational Buyer/Planner (Colorado Springs, CO)

Philips • Colorado Springs, CO

11d • $60,000 - $96,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Operational Buyer/Planner (Colorado Springs, CO) As a global leader in health technology, we are committed to improving people's lives through meaningful innovation. In this role, you will play a critical role in our supply chain operations, ensuring that we have the right materials and services at the right time and cost. We are seeking a self-motivated and results-driven individual with strong negotiation skills and a deep understanding of procurement processes. If this sounds like you, then we encourage you to apply and join us in making a difference in the world. This is an exciting opportunity for driving cost savings and developing strategic supplier relationships to support the production builds of Philips' Image Guided Therapy business’s Philips Laser System (PLS).

Requirements

• Bachelor/Master of Science degree in a technical or business field.
• 4+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Purchasing, Production Planning, or Materials Planning functions.
• Strong knowledge of planning and supply chain industry practices, SAP ERP system, and Lean Six Sigma methodologies (certification preferred); experience in mature S&OP environments, driving continuous improvement, and implementing Lean methodologies
• Proven ability to manage all aspects of tactical material planning.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills for effective cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes Operational Material Management (OMM) KPIs, proposes and takes ownership of corrective or preventive actions, monitors continuous improvement progress through analytical tools, and handles master data setting and stock levels during the Industrialization phase to ensure smooth production ramp-up.
• Generates Purchase Orders to suppliers, monitors order status regarding delivery time, quality, and price, resolves moderate Purchase Order issues and validates order quantities within stock levels by consolidating orders for individual suppliers when necessary.
• Validates forecasts and communicates forecasts to suppliers, plans forecast along with suppliers through meetings and supply availability checks and ensures alignment and balance between material planning and production planning.
• Monitors unplanned procurement materials and exceptions, conducts supplier business reviews, places orders for materials at Industrialization phase, and implements supply disruption mitigation strategies, including involving procurement for commercial leverage when necessary.
• Places orders with suppliers, monitors the order package for delivery time, quality, and price, tracks order confirmations, manages open orders, expedites when necessary, manages customer supplied materials provided to vendors, ensures efficient supply chain operations within n-tier supplier networks, and ensures Enterprise Resource Planning software is consistently updated with relevant information.

Benefits

• Employees are eligible to participate in our comprehensive Philips Total Rewards benefits program, which includes a generous PTO, 401k (up to 7% match), HSA (with company contribution), stock purchase plan, education reimbursement and much more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level