MRO Buyer Planner

Baxter International Inc.; Jayuya (PR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Disability, and Life

Vision Plan

Paid Vacation Days and Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Retirement Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Educational Assistance Plan

Job summary

Baxter International Inc. is seeking an MRO Planner Buyer to join the Supply Chain team. You will coordinate purchasing and planning of MRO materials and services, partnering with maintenance, engineering, operations, quality, and finance to ensure uninterrupted operations.

You will optimize inventory, monitor supplier performance, and support cost savings and continuous improvement initiatives, while leveraging MRP/ERP systems and strong analytical skills to drive operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or related field.
• 1–3 years of purchasing, planning, procurement, or materials management in manufacturing.
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems and inventory planning processes.
• Knowledge of procurement, inventory management, materials planning, and supplier management.
• MS Office, especially Excel, experience.
• Fully bilingual in English and Spanish.
• CPIM, CPM, or related certification preferred.
• Knowledge of cGMP and quality systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing and planning activities to ensure MRO materials availability.
• Execute procurement and inventory planning using MRP/ERP and demand requirements.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels, minimize excess, obsolete and slow-moving inventory.
• Support material review, disposition, and obsolete inventory management.
• Monitor supplier performance, lead times, quality, and pricing to ensure continuity of supply.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships that support quality, service, and cost objectives.
• Resolve supplier-related issues, including quality concerns, returns, and corrective actions.
• Support supplier negotiations and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner with Maintenance, Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Finance teams to support business objectives.
• Ensure materials and services are available to support operational and maintenance requirements.
• Participate in cost savings, process improvements, and supply chain optimization.
• Support operational readiness through proactive planning and issue resolution.
• Analyze inventory, supplier, and procurement data to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support initiatives that improve inventory accuracy, supplier performance, and overall supply chain efficiency.
• Contribute to operational excellence projects that enhance service, quality, and cost performance.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Supplier management

Inventory planning

MRP/ERP experience

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or related field

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Job description

This is where your work makes a difference.

At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond.

Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results.

Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride.

Your Team

At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. Every role plays an important part in ensuring the availability of products that improve and save lives.

As an MRO Planner Buyer, you will be a key member of the Supply Chain organization, partnering with Maintenance, Engineering, Operations, Quality, Finance, and suppliers to ensure the timely procurement and planning of Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) materials and services. Your work will help maintain uninterrupted operations, optimize inventory performance, and support Baxter's commitment to operational excellence.

What We Offer From Day 1

• Medical, Dental, Disability, and Life Insurance Coverage

• Vision Plan

• Paid Vacation Days and Paid Holidays

• Paid Parental Leave

• Retirement Plan

• Employee Stock Purchase Program

• Educational Assistance Plan

What You'll Be Doing

• Manage purchasing and planning activities to ensure the availability of MRO materials and services.
• Execute procurement and inventory planning activities using MRP/ERP systems and demand requirements.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels while minimizing excess, obsolete, and slow-moving inventory.
• Support material review, disposition, and obsolete inventory management processes.
• Monitor supplier performance, lead times, quality, and pricing to ensure continuity of supply.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships that support quality, service, and cost objectives.
• Resolve supplier-related issues, including quality concerns, returns, and corrective actions.
• Support supplier negotiations and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner with Maintenance, Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Finance teams to support business objectives.
• Ensure materials and services are available to support operational and maintenance requirements.
• Participate in initiatives focused on cost savings, process improvements, and supply chain optimization.
• Support operational readiness through proactive planning and issue resolution.
• Analyze inventory, supplier, and procurement data to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support initiatives that improve inventory accuracy, supplier performance, and overall supply chain efficiency.
• Contribute to operational excellence projects that enhance service, quality, and cost performance.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in purchasing, planning, procurement, or materials management within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with MRP/ERP systems and inventory planning processes.
• Knowledge of procurement, inventory management, materials planning, and supplier management processes.
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Understanding of inventory control principles and supply chain best practices.
• Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to service and operational excellence.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to identify supply risks and proactively implement solutions.
• Fully bilingual in English and Spanish.
• CPIM, CPM, or related Supply Chain certification preferred.
• Knowledge of cGMP requirements and quality systems preferred.

US Benefits at Baxter (except for Puerto Rico)

This is where your well-being matters. Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical and dental coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching. We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees. For additional information regarding Baxter US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits | Baxter

Equal Employment Opportunity

Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

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Reasonable Accommodations

Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally.