Sr. Buyer

Baxter Healthcare - Welch Allyn de Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V.; Tijuana; Presencial; MXN 200,000 - 400,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading company in healthcare is looking for a Senior Buyer in Tijuana to manage procurement processes and ensure effective supply chain operations. The successful candidate will have strong negotiation and analytical skills and a background in operations or supply chain management. This role is crucial for maintaining high-quality standards and optimizing inventory levels within the organization.

Formación

• 4-5 years’ experience as a buyer/planner.
• Knowledge of lean/agile manufacturing.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Responsible for procurement functions associated with materials and services.
• Secure and analyze supplier quotations.
• Coordinate inventory control and ensure timely deliveries.

Conocimientos

Negotiation

Data Analysis

Communication

Problem Solving

Inventory Management

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Technology

Herramientas

ERP Software

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

The Senior Buyer is responsible for procurement functions directly associated with Hillrom needs for select production materials and services. These products and services are to be secured at cost, quality, and delivery competitive levels consistent with company policy and performance standards. The position is further responsible for the timely planning, scheduling of receipt, and inventory control of the products and services as assigned. This individual will play a key role within the supply chain to use their knowledge of planning and inventory management, lean manufacturing concepts and techniques (e.g. Kanban), and ERP software to ensure Hillrom customer orders are delivered accurately and according to schedule. The Senior Buyer utilizes their experience, knowledge, skills to work with greater initiative and with more complex challenges. They distinguish themselves by proactively identifying and resolving opportunities. They are experienced and highly effective negotiators, data analysts, communicators, and problem solvers. Manages assigned commodities to reduce total cost of ownership, reduce inventory levels and increase inventory turns, and ensure on-time delivery.•Initiate purchase orders and amendments for parts, services, and/or special tools; arranges for submission and inspection of sample products as required; close coordination with engineering to assure timely execution of product and services sourcing activities.•Secure and analyze quotations; negotiate prices with suppliers; and recommend suppliers with respect to cost, quality, and delivery competitiveness for assigned responsibilities.•Work with current and prospective suppliers to determine and verify supply capabilities, transportation logistics inventory control and management, negotiate prices and delivery terms.•Coordinate the planning of recent schedules and inventory control parameters for the assigned products and services consistent with MRP requirements.•Coordinate as appropriate, quality matters and engineering changes/developments between company activities and suppliers.

• Determine and establish delivery dates that ensure a timely delivery in order to minimize inventory investment and foot print.• Issue Purchase Orders and verify that the suppliers have received them.• Ensure that all materials are received in a timely manner. Follow up on all purchase orders to ensure that scheduled delivery dates are met.• Review MRP output reports (e.g. planner workbench, order action) to determine jobs and purchase orders required to fulfill outstanding demands.• Review job shortages and respond in a timely manner to the Sales Coordinators and Production Manager on availability.• Provide the Sales Order Entry Coordinator with reliable customer order due dates, as needed.• Evaluate planning elements (e.g. lead-time, safety stock, days’ supply) for manufactured assemblies.EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:• Bachelor’s degree in the field of Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Technology, or related field required.• At least 4-5 years’ experience as a buyer/planner.• Working knowledge of a lean and/or agile manufacturing environment planning and scheduling for Make to Stock, Assemble to Order and Engineer to Order products.• An understanding of MPS (Master Production Scheduling), MRP (Material Requirements Planning)/APS and CRP (Capacity Requirements Planning) logic.• Working knowledge of basic Inventory Control principles and techniques.• Strong analytical capabilities and effective communication to influence change.• Strong computer skills using Microsoft Office software and fluent in English for both written and oral communication.• Excellent ERP skills and knowledge.