Principal Buyer/Planner

Medtronic•Ponce, PR

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 A Day in the Life A career at Medtronic is like no other. We’re purposeful. We’re committed. And we’re driven by our Mission to alleviate pain, restore health and extend life for millions of people worldwide. Act as a leader for the Purchasing team. you will Drive continuous process improvement initiatives for the department. Lead CTB, Purchase Requisitions, Inventory, and Operations Scheduling meetings. Act as first escalation point for material availability and supply constraints. Serve as backup for the Supply Chain Manager as needed. Perform data analysis as needed to support business needs. Participate in Tier 3 calls when needed. 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. Act as a leader for the Purchasing team. Drive continuous process improvement initiatives for the department. Lead CTB, Purchase Requisitions, Inventory, and Operations Scheduling meetings. Act as first escalation point for material availability and supply constraints. Serve as backup for the Supply Chain Manager as needed. Perform data analysis as needed to support business needs. Participate in Tiers as needed.

Requirements

Requires mastery of a specialty area and full knowledge of industry practices, typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience.
May have broad knowledge of project management.
Requires a Baccalaureate degree (or for degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree which satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)( 4)(iii)(A) and minimum 7 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
Bilingual (written/speaking)
Analytical Thinking
Excel (Intermediate)
ERP System (BPCS)
Leadership Competencies (strong influencing skills, mentoring, lead cross-functional initiatives)
Purchasing KPIs management
Knowledge and management of: On Time and Delivery; lead times; safety stock, inventory reduction

Nice To Haves

Excel (Advanced)
CPIM Certification

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.
Act as a leader for the Purchasing team.
Drive continuous process improvement initiatives for the department.
Lead CTB, Purchase Requisitions, Inventory, and Operations Scheduling meetings.
Act as first escalation point for material availability and supply constraints.
Serve as backup for the Supply Chain Manager as needed.
Perform data analysis as needed to support business needs.
Participate in Tiers as needed.