BD · 22 hours ago
Buyer / Planner 3, Purchasing
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$88K/yr - $144K/yr
5+ years expBD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world, dedicated to advancing health solutions. The Buyer/Planner will manage procurement and planning of materials, ensuring inventory levels meet production needs while coordinating with internal teams and negotiating with suppliers.
Health CareMedical DeviceTechnical Support
Responsibilities
Run and analyzes raw material dashboard (MRP tool) and identifies actions to follow – including but not limited to: placing new orders, pushing the delivery of existing orders, etc
Manage Purchase Orders for site goods and services (creation, modification, cancelation)
Track open Purchase Orders and assesses/ communicates impact as applicable
Manage site Incoming Inspection Priority List
Manage site expired materials process (inventory replenishment/scrap)
Key contact for all material & supplier related issues
Support purchasing activities for all site departments
Lead escalation and communication of supply risks and disruptions to leadership
Participate in production/quality related meetings and coordinates changes s to current/ active schedules
Track materials cost and analyses/communicates PPV. Work with the commodity manager to lead supplier negotiations and achieve annual cost saving initiatives for direct spending
Manage site Cycle Count process and coordinates execution with the different groups
From Master Supply signal create/ track & update site production schedule by: Establishing, measuring, monitoring, and adjusting capacity levels
Ensuring appropriate Planning Parameters are maintained in planning tool/ system
Level-loading plan
Contribute to long term planning and forecasting activities and lead the implementation in raw material and production plans
Participates in continuous improvement activities that may include developing programs to improve supplier performance
Receive/ assess/ route & close Supplier Change Requests (SCR’s)
Receive & support all Account Payable requests. (site main point of contact)
JDE subject matter expert
Coordinate with internal/ external groups all JDE Suppliers creation/ changes and assess/ implement accordingly
Comply with all local BD quality policies, procedures, and practices through consistent application of sound quality assurance principles
Comply with all local and global BD purchasing/ procurement policies, procedures, and practices as applicable
Support all warehouse activities as needed
Qualification
Required
B.Sc. in Business, Engineering or equivalent experience in related field required
5-8 years' experience in a medical device manufacturing company; specific experience in Materials Management of role preferred
Supply chain, Sourcing, Lean Six Sigma, or other certifications are preferred
JDE proficiency or similar ERP experience required
Excellent communications skills, both verbal and written
Able to work in a fast-paced, high urgency environment while maintaining quality standards
Strong reporting and analytics capabilities required
Preferred
Experience in PowerBI development and analysis preferred
Experience working with Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERP) and MRP (JDE, etc.)
At least one professional certification such as Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), Production & Inventory Management (CPIM), Project Management (PMP) and / or Lean/Six Sigma (Orange, Green or Black Belt) preferred
Benefits
Competitive package of compensation and benefits programs
Rewards and recognition opportunities
Commitment to investing in our associates—their well-being and development
Company
BD helps advance clinical therapy with the process for patients and health care providers with innovative technology services and solutions.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Public CompanyTotal Funding
$540MKey Investors
Steris
2023-08-02Post Ipo Equity· $540M
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Tom Polen
Chairman, CEO and President
Richard Byrd
Executive Vice President and President Interventional Segment
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