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    Senior Buyer - Memphis, United States - Taleo BE

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    Senior Buyer

    Life Unlimited.

    At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.

    Reports to planning manager with primary responsibilities including placing and expediting orders for raw material and semi-finished inventory. Plans to support master production schedule. Interacts with Marketing, Engineering, Product Development, suppliers, and others to maximize labor & material utilization. Also coordinates inventory management activities. Excellent written and oral communication skills are a must. Must demonstrate leadership and organizational skills.

    What will you be doing?
    Establishes and maintains a supply/purchase plan to support master production schedule.
    Maintains status of all raw materials and purchased component shortages that affect or will affect assigned manufacturing value streams.

    Communicate early and often to stakeholders.
    Executes purchase orders to achieve optimum delivery of materials in economic order quantities.

    Purchase order delivery dates maintained regularly.
    Meet with suppliers weekly to align their manufacturing schedules to meet our needs.
    Ensures availability of purchased materials necessary to support the production plan while maintaining the inventory within budgeted limits.
    Be able to achieve Key Performance Indicators as directed.
    Maintains contact with the marketing, product management, forecasting, legal, regulatory affairs, quality, supplier quality, manufacturing teams, and accounts payable.

    Assists in quoting new and existing projects by maintaining valid competitive quotations on existing products and issue purchase orders to approved suppliers per company policy.

    Coordinates the timely resolution of rejected purchased materials.
    Assist in development of annual supply agreements/contracts with suppliers.
    Able to do data analysis for exceptions that occur daily by troubleshooting, root causing, and SAP forensics.
    Master data accuracy is required.

    What will you need to be successful?


    Education:
    Bachelor's degree preferred
    4 years of relevant experience may be substituted for Bachelor's Degree
    High school diploma required


    Experience:
    3 years' experience in purchasing required
    Experience within a high regulated industry preferred
    SAP experience preferred.
    Excel, Powerpoint and PowerBI skills preferred


    Travel:
    up to 5% domestic and international


    Physical Demands:
    Ability to work in an office environment and operate a computer for extended periods of time.

    Lift and/or transport boxes for storage requirements.

    You. Unlimited.
    We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and the patients we serve.
    Inclusion, Diversity and Equity- Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Diversity, Learn more about

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    Your Future: 401k Matching Program, 401k Plus Program, Discounted Stock Options, Tuition Reimbursement

    Work/Life Balance:
    Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off, Paid Holidays, Flex Holidays, Paid Community Service Day

    Your Wellbeing:
    Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (Employer Contribution of $500+ annually), Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave, Fertility and Adoption Assistance Program

    Flexibility:
    Hybrid Work Model (For most professional roles)

    Training:
    Hands-On, Team-Customized, Mentorship

    Extra Perks:
    Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more

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