Strategic Purchaser and Production Planner

hace 1 mes


Alajuela, Alajuela, Costa Rica Cardinal Health A tiempo completo

**About Cardinal Health

We are a leading healthcare company with a mission to improve the cost-effectiveness of the healthcare system and enhance patient care.

**Job Description

The Senior Buyer/Planner will play a crucial role in managing the purchase of raw materials, negotiating pricing and terms, and monitoring supplier performance. This position requires strong analytical and communication skills, as well as experience in purchasing and production control.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain the capacity statement to ensure efficient production planning.
  • Negotiate pricing and terms for the purchase of all raw materials, taking into consideration factory resources and constraints.
  • Establish optimum buying patterns and implement lean manufacturing concepts to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
  • Monitor and report the performance of all approved suppliers, ensuring on-time deliveries and product quality meet company standards.
  • Manage and review MRP runs in the ERP system to ensure accurate inventory levels and correct parameters.
  • Administer procedures for the purchasing department, ensuring compliance with FDA and ISO standards.
  • Facilitate auditing of suppliers with the QA Department to ensure adherence to CMS procedures.
  • Establish annually the purchasing standards for all raw materials and provide periodic updates on PPV forecasts.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Industrial Engineering.
  • Advanced English language technical writing and verbal communication skills.
  • Minimum 5 years' experience in purchasing and/or planning and production control, preferably in a medical device manufacturing environment.
  • Experience with custom-manufactured medical components is preferred.
  • New product development activities are desirable.
  • 3 years of experience with ERP, AS400 preferred.
  • APICS and/or CPM certifications are preferred.
  • Computer Skills – Computer Based Purchasing Systems, Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, and Outlook.

Estimated Salary: $80,000 - $110,000 per year, depending on location and experience. This figure is based on national averages and may vary depending on the specific job requirements and industry standards.



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