Senior Purchasing/Planning Manager

Boston Scientific Gruppe; Penang; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Scientific Gruppe seeks a Supply Chain Manager responsible for managing materials operations within the plant. This role entails leading continuous improvement initiatives, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. Ideal candidates should possess strong leadership skills and a background in the Med Tech industry.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of manufacturing experience.
• At least 5 years of leadership experience with proven success.
• Familiarity with the Med Tech industry is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Management of materials functions including scheduling and procurement.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts and ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Develop and implement strategies balancing quality, cost, and growth.

Skills

Planning processes

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Operational excellence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

MBA (preferred)

Tools

SAP S4HANA

Rapid Response

Job description

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Job Responsibilities:

Responsible for management and execution of materials functions within plant operations, including material scheduling, planning, and procurement. Contribute to the development of key strategies supporting continuous improvement and alignment of materials management practices. Leverage relationships between BSC sites, divisions, and strategic suppliers to improve organizational efficiency and optimize business and financial opportunities.

Lead the internal SI&OP process and review with SLT. Ensure effective SI&OP processes with divisional partners.

Ensure alignment with production on OTD metrics.

Identify, prioritize, coach, and lead continuous improvement efforts; participate in and conduct related activities.

Define metric reports for key performance indicators.

Participate as a multi-site member of Materials/Procurement Councils; learn and deploy best practices through benchmarking.

Ensure compliance with department procedures and quality standards (FDA, CGMP, QSR, ISO, etc.).

Resolve issues related to raw material kind, count, or condition upon receipt.

Ensure raw materials are transported, handled, and stored according to specifications to prevent damage or degradation.

Support resource allocation for product launch activities.

Manage inventory review and reserves, including transactions and physical disposition of excess, expired, or obsolete materials.

Utilize SAP, PDM, HRConnect, LMS, and BW effectively.

Report performance metrics to senior management and escalate issues as needed.

Maintain effective relationships with internal customers and sister plants.

Develop and implement commodity strategies balancing quality, cost, risk, and growth.

Support quality objectives through supplier management.

Build and nurture relationships with suppliers and internal leads to enhance integration and efficiency.

Guide internal requestors through systematic supplier selection and management processes.

Ensure sourcing complies with applicable laws, regulations, and company ethical guidelines.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Management, Production Operation Management, or related field; MBA preferred.

Minimum 10 years of manufacturing experience.

At least 5 years of leadership experience with proven team-building success.

Familiarity with the Med Tech industry is advantageous.

Strong knowledge of planning processes and systems.

Operational excellence experience (Lean/Six Sigma).

Project management experience, with formal accreditation a plus.

Proficiency in SAP (S4HANA) and Rapid Response.

Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Ability to navigate a matrix organization.

About Us:

Boston Scientific, a global leader in medical technology for over 40 years, aims to transform lives through innovative solutions that improve patient health. Join us to make a difference worldwide.

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