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Synerfac is seeking a Sr. Buyer/Planner for our client in Charlottesville VA. Our client is a medical manufacturer that deliver lessinvasive superior outcomes for surgeons and their patients.
The Sr. Buyer Planner will be responsible for assisting the Director of Supply Chain in the development and deployment of supply chain strategies aimed at optimizing quality cost and delivery results through leadership analysis and of sourcing/order fulfillment activities.
Responsibilities:
Leadership:
Independently evaluates all aspects of the supply chain and takes initiative to partner with suppliers and other internal team members in a collaborative manner to develop and implement solutions that deliver desired results.
Develops manages and assesses relationships with members of other departments and participates on cross or multifunctional teams recommending and implementing changes to improve purchasing policies and practices and distribution of information as appropriate.
Helps assess the training and development needs of the Supply Chain team and provides guidance and development for less senior Buyer/Planners.
Monitors organizational performance continuously and facilitates efforts to improve KPI results.
Represents the Supply Chain Director in his absence.
Adheres to company policies Legal practices CGMP and ISO requirements.
Planning/Purchasing:
Develops and executes overall purchasing plan to successfully meet the organizations goals for quality service inventory and cost by monitoring and analyzing both Kanban signals and MRP signals.
Monitors supplier quality and delivery performance and takes initiative to improve performance.
Maintains materials planning data in DataWorks system and adjusts MRP and Kanban system parameters to achieve desired results.
Interfaces with New Product Development teams and provides guidance and feedback on issues impacting Supply Chain design and operational results.
Procures services and supplies for nonproduction company needs.
Global Sourcing:
Professionally and ethically conducts negotiations with current and/or potential suppliers to obtain maximum value; this includes the development of strategies and tactics for effective negotiation.
Establishes midtolongrange contracts with key suppliers geared toward outlining operating agreements mitigating risks and optimizing costs and inventory.
Locates qualifies and manages suppliers to ensure continuous supply of materials to meet production / product development requirements.
Performs make vs buy analyses and executes efforts to implement approved action plans.
Pursues cost improvement opportunities to achieve best value for the company while ensuring adherence to product specifications.
Continuous Improvement:
Evaluates all aspects of the supply chain and uses A3 problemsolving methodologies to develop solutions that deliver desired results relative to quality cost and delivery.
Develops and implements projects and programs to standardize efforts; improve processes; and reduce avoid or contain costs.
Bachelors degree in appropriate field or equivalent work
7 years of Buying/Planning experience
2 years of Supervisory experience in the supply chain industry
Skills/Experience with:
Sourcing Analysis:
Understands the quality requirements of operating in an organization governed by the Food & Drug Administration.
Understands concepts associated with make or buy decisions for products or services and acts to implement these types of decisions.
Understands and develops purchasing strategies that include leveraging winwin relationships with suppliers.
Contracts & Negotiations:
Partners with internal team members to create effective longterm contractual agreements with suppliers.
Understands how to prepare for and develop strategies and tactics for negotiations.
Conducts negotiations with potential and/or current suppliers to obtain maximum value.
Negotiates applicable terms and conditions of purchases contracts and other aspects of relationship with suppliers.
Issue Management:
Participates in the Material Review Board and Supplier Corrective Action Processes to improve supplier quality performance.
Develops measurements for quality improvement and target setting.
Utilizes sixsigma concepts and tools effectively to solve problems and enhance processes.
Internal Relationships:
Recommends/implements changes in the purchasing supply management and material usage policies.
Disseminates information effectively and trains individuals on policies and procedures.
Mentors develops coaches and leads buy / planners and associate buyer / planners.
External Relationships:
Develops and manages effective relationships with suppliers through the use of supplier partnerships strategic alliances supply chain management and supplier training programs.
Reviews product availability and pricing information with suppliers.
Conducts interviews with sales people from current and prospective suppliers.
Coordinates reviews and responds to supplier inquires protests and appeals.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Full-Time