Buyer II - Bracco Medical Technologies

Bracco; Eden Prairie (MN); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & Holidays

Paid Family Leave

401k savings plan

Employer HSA contributions

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Short-term disability

Job summary

Bracco Medical Technologies is seeking a Buyer II to lead planning, sourcing and procurement for critical commodities. You will manage ERP/MRP-based replenishment, collaborate with suppliers, and drive cost improvements while sustaining supply continuity.

The role requires SAP expertise, domestic sourcing experience and strong negotiation skills, with a focus on quality, timelines and cross-functional collaboration. Hybrid work options may apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in business/SC/ops or finance with 2+ years supply chain/supplier interaction
• Alternative: high school diploma with 6+ years in supply chain involving supplier interaction
• Domestic sourcing experience preferred
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems essential
• Knowledge of ISO 13485 understanding preferred
• Contract preparation and negotiation experience advantageous
• Demonstrated ability to read situations and manage supplier relationships
• ISM and/or APICS certification a plus

Responsibilities

• Plan orders for pre-production and production parts using SAP MRP and forecasts
• Monitor supplier performance, budgets and lead times to avoid line-downs
• Develop cost models and order management processes for efficiency
• Conduct supplier capacity reviews and manage purchase orders
• Lead supplier communications, business reviews and risk mitigation
• Manage supplier corrective actions (SCARs) and nonconforming parts
• Support continuous improvement and cost reduction across commodities

Skills

SAP

Supplier relations

Analytical skills

Communication

ERP/MRP

Contract negotiation

Cross-functional

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration / Supply Chain / Operations / Finance

B.S. in Supply Chain Management or Logistics Management

High school diploma + 6+ yrs supply chain experience

Tools

SAP

Job description

Why Join Bracco Medical Technologies?

We care as much about our employees as we do our patients. Our culture fosters a work environment where employees can thrive, be passionate and have fun along the way. Each member of the Bracco Medical Technologies team has the power to make a difference......every day!

The Buyer II manages the planning, sourcing and procurement efforts of a challenging set of commodities through source selection, planning, and order management processes. This role supports sourcing efforts for pre-production and production materials including both the piece part and required tooling and services. This role also leads communications with suppliers to support ongoing sourcing and manufacturing relationships, including managing and presenting during business reviews with critical suppliers, identifies cost improvement opportunities, ensuring each supply partner meets performance standards, and monitor the extended supply chain to deliver products globally a best possible value.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Supply Planning and Inventory Management Plan orders of pre-production and production parts from inputs including but not limited to: SAP MRP system, sales forecasts, production plans, commodity lead times, safety stock requirements, lot sizes, service part demand, etc. Parts to be assigned by management are considered more challenging than those parts that would typically be assigned to a Buyer I role. Longer lead times, higher supplier quality and financial risk factors, technical complexities, etc.
• Analyzes trends in technologies and market conditions with respect to assigned commodities. Partners with Marketing, Sales, Finance, Operations Analyst, etc. to gather and refine the timeliness and quality of required data in order to perform accurate and timely analysis.
• Develops cost models for presentation of proposed orders. Consistently monitors supply to optimize on-hand inventory Executes against targeted metrics for performance evaluation on critical performance areas Order Management.
• Responsibility for direct and indirect materials within assigned commodities Determines the order management policies at the part level and maintains the ERP process parameters to send the correct replenishment messages. Manages the procurement and delivery of assigned commodities from suppliers This includes expediting orders as necessary to avoid/resolve line-down situations, managing transitions to new part revisions, and re-schedules product receipts when excess inventory is on-hand.
• Creates and Manages requests for quotes Executes blanket orders to ensure maximum cost savings for ACIST whenever possible Researches and selects/recommends suppliers Performs supplier capacity reviews Maintains and monitors supply schedules Creates and manages purchase orders Approve change orders associated with assigned commodities Resolves issues with receipts and invoices Monitors Supplier Performance.
• Manages Supplier Corrective Actions (SCAR’s) Coordinates dispositions of NCMR’s Manages the return of products to suppliers. Identifies and leads process improvement efforts to improve quality and reduce costs of order management processes and systems, e.g.; partner with engineering to present new part alternatives that could reduce cost, improve quality or maintain supply continuity. Executes orders for non-inventory items when necessary.
• Supplier Performance & Relationship Management Monitors and ensures the performance of suppliers is functioning as planned and can accommodate long range growth targets. Establishes and maintains business relationships with suppliers that result in consistent supply security and the capability to grow and develop our products. Implements strategies with direction of management for goals on assigned commodities which support company objectives for quality, cost, and supplier development. Cultivates relationships with key partners including regular communication and business reviews with direction of management to resolve open issues and identify and drive continuous quality and cost improvement activities with key suppliers.

Does this position have supervisory authority? Yes ☐ No ☒

Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities):

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Operations, or Finance PLUS a minimum of 2 yrs experience in a supply chain role with supplier interaction is preferred.
• In lieu of Bachelor’s degree, a high school diploma PLUS a minimum of 6 yrs experience in supply chain with supplier interaction may also be considered.
• Domestic sourcing experience
• Previous knowledge of business processes and ERP/MRP systems.
• High level of professionalism
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to develop and maintain relationships across all levels both within and outside of the organization
• Demonstrated organizational skills
• Demonstrated mathematical aptitude
• Ability to work both autonomously with limited supervision and as part of a team
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with demonstrated ability to influence and maintain high levels of communication and feedback with peers, management and various stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to adhere to work/quality procedures to ensure quality system compliance and high-quality work
• Preferred: B.S. in Supply Chain Management or Logistics Management 3-5 years experience in Sourcing and Supply Chain in a medical device manufacturing company.
• Expert knowledge of SAP
• Knowledgeable in Supply Chain requirements of ISO 13485
• Contract preparation and negotiation experience
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of quality policy/system expectations.
• ISM and or APICS certified
• Other: Each commodity assignment has characteristics that require different tactics, and the position requires the ability to read each situation and act accordingly. The position requires relationship building with both internal and external process stakeholders and indirectly managed resources. This position requires that action is taken when a supplier problem threatens the company’s continuity of supply. The individual in this position must be resourceful and committed to protecting the company's interests by balancing both short-term and long-term requirements. Mental demands – work is detail oriented, often with multiple priorities. The environment is deadline sensitive and may be exposed to high-pressure situations. Limited travel, up to 10%, may be required.

Compensation & Total Rewards:

• Estimated starting salary: $89,000.00 - $97,000.00 *Estimated starting salary is intended to reflect the salary Bracco Medical Technologies reasonably expects to pay for the position. The provided range is based on salary and market data and may vary based on an employee's eligibility for geographic differential pay in high-cost-of-labor markets.
• Total Rewards: Paid Time Off, Company Holidays & Paid Family Leave – We provide PTO and Company Holidays to help you recharge, relax and do what’s important to you, when it’s important to you. Our 100% paid family leave options for parents, grandparents and eligible family members provide support for growing families as well. Achieve – Beyond competitive compensation, we offer options to help you plan for a financially secure future, including an annual incentive plan and 401k savings plan contributions. Live well – We offer comprehensive benefit options to help protect you along the way, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, employer HSA contributions, employee assistance program, short-term disability, etc. Evolve – Through structured on-the-job learning, workshops, seminars, and our tuition reimbursement program, you’ll find many opportunities to grow, personally and professionally. Choose –You won’t find “stuffy” here whether your position requires a hybrid or in-the-office working arrangement. That means business casual for your attire and flexibility in your schedule, wherever possible.

Bracco Medical Technologies is an Affinitive Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Bracco Medical Technologies desires priority referrals of protected veterans for all openings.

Improve people’s lives by shaping the future of prevention and precision imaging. This is our purpose. Our work impacts millions of people all over the world. Not least the more than 4,000 Bracco colleagues who work to improve lives every single day. That is quite a responsibility and something we proudly embrace. We are the Bracco Group!