Buyer Planner/Sr. Buyer Planner 1

Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions.

This position is a HYBRID role located at RTP, NC. The hours are M-F 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.  

 

 

Summary

The Procurement Buyer/Planner has the primary responsibility of ensuring material availability to support the sales forecast and/or any other departmental needs or requirements. Other responsibilities include managing inventory levels, supporting material/product level revisions, interacting/coordinating with suppliers on a variety of topics, and supporting other business functions as required.

 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and maintain effective relationships with vendors and supplier
• Understand and maintain the minimum necessary raw materials and finished goods inventory and report on the status of inventory levels against inventory targets
• Report on a regular basis to various sources on project progress
• Support cost estimate and quotation process on all product needed
• Maintain and review of supplier performance including vendor reviews, to include on time performance, quality issues, communication effectiveness, and process improvement
• Place purchase orders with suppliers for the procurement of production material as required by forecast and the production schedule.
• Monitor status of open purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery of all materials, including timely resolution, communication, and mitigation of future potential problems
• Expedite or defer orders as required based on schedule/inventory changes
• Determine and establish optimal inventory levels based on forecast, demand variation and material lead times
• Coordinate material flows throughout product/BOM changes, obsolescence, and the introduction of new suppliers and/or materials due to new product development
• Manage the inter-company flow or materials between warehouse locations
• Manage and resolve issues regarding PO to invoice discrepancies, returns and quality problems with suppliers
• Setup & maintain material master system planning parameters (MOQ, lead time, safety stocks)
• Collaborate with internal customers and provide a high level of customer service, including recommending solutions, resources, and alternative supply options
• Prepare reports on purchase activity and supplier performance
• Resolve invoice discrepancies with vendors
• Ensure and promote compliance to Company and Procurement policies and procedures.

 

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND KEY ATTRIBUTES

• 5-7 years of experience in a buyer/planner/material scheduler role working for a direct manufacturer (required)
• Expert applied knowledge of forecasting, MRP, transportation, supply chain, inventory management and warehousing disciplines
• Proficient with MS Office suite – advanced skills with MS Excel
• Strong sense of urgency, attention to detail and time management skills.
• Excellent organization, communication, and follow-up skills
• Able to influence others & manage conflict
• Ability to self-direct and take constructive action in ambiguous situations
• Able to work independently and collaboratively with a team
• Extremely high standards of excellence
• Analytical with a methodical approach to problem solving

 

 

SUMMARY

Develop and manage supplier relationships and commodity strategies to assure high qualit