Sr Analyst, Materials

This is whereyour work makes a difference.

At Baxter we believe every personregardless of who they are or where they are fromdeserves 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 jobyou will find purpose and pride.

About Us: Baxters Mission:

This is where you save and sustain lives.

At Baxter we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. Youll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients.

Baxters products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide in clinics and in the home. For over 90 years we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare. Together we create a place where we are happy successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work.

Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives where your purpose accelerates our mission.

What youll be doing:

• Work closely with the Director of Supply Chain Sourcing/Commodity Management Sales and Marketing Engineering Production Sales Coordinators Quality Assurance and other departments as necessary to maintain production efficiency and quality.
• Initiate purchase orders and amendments for parts services and/or special tools; arranges for submission and inspection of sample products as required; close coordination with engineering to assure timely execution of product and services sourcing activities.
• Secure and analyze quotations; negotiate prices with suppliers; and recommend suppliers with respect to cost quality and delivery competitiveness for assigned responsibilities.
• Work with current and prospective suppliers to determine and verify supply capabilities transportation logistics inventory control and management negotiate prices and delivery terms.
• Coordinate the planning of recent schedules and inventory control parameters for the assigned products and services consistent with MRP requirements.
• Coordinate as appropriate quality matters and engineering changes/developments between company activities and suppliers.
• Determine and establish delivery dates that ensure a timely delivery in order to minimize inventory investment and footprint.
• Issue Purchase Orders and verify that the suppliers have received them.
• Ensure that all materials are received in a timely manner. Follow up on all purchase orders to ensure that scheduled delivery dates are met.
• Review MRP output reports (e.g. planner workbench order action) to determine jobs and purchase orders required to fulfill outstanding demands.
• Review job shortages and respond in a timely manner to the Sales Coordinators and Production Manager on availability.
• Provide the Sales Order Entry Coordinator with reliable customer order due dates as needed.
• Evaluate planning elements (e.g. lead-time safety stock days supply) for manufactured assemblies.
• Comply with our ISO 13485 Quality System standards.
• Propose operational changes to the Director of Supply Chain to improve efficiency eliminate wasteful processes and to reduce cost (e.g. methods of planning forecasting MPS etc.).
• Evaluate and suggest changes with our business software capabilities/features.
• Initiate and lead continuous improvement projects.
• Conduct meetings prepare and present reports and provide information to identify purchasing requirements establish business plans and performance objectives and report performance against plan and business objectives.
• Performs other duties as requested.

What youll bring:

• At least 4-5 years experience as a buyer.
• Working knowledge of a lean and/or agile manufacturing environment planning and scheduling for Make to Stock Assemble to Order and Engineer to Order products.
• An understanding of MPS (Master Production Scheduling) MRP (Material Requirements Planning)/APS and CRP (Capacity Requirements Planning) logic.
• Working knowledge of basic Inventory Control principles and techniques.
• Strong analytical capabilities and effective communication to influence change.
• Strong computer skills using Microsoft Office software.
• Excellent ERP skills and knowledge.
• Bilingual: Oral and written communication in Intermediate English.

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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