Job Information
Philips Buyer Planner in Alajuela, Costa Rica
524825 Buyer Planner
Role Overview
Carries out broad assignments involving the procurement of important items, requiring extensive or specialized knowledge and experience. Generally obtains the necessary materials in the right quantities, at the right time, and at the right quality and price to meet objectives of the company. Ensure that planning and procurement activities are conducted and documented in accordance with GMP’s, FDA, ISO Requirements and Company Operating Procedures.
Responsibilities
Drives Customer Demand Fulfilment by ensuring material availability in the supply chain
Tactical material planning (forecast and handshake feedback) with internal and external suppliers in an optimized way through the use of planning/forecasting calculation methods
Operational material planning and Purchase Order management according the targets set it.
Identify supply risks and issues, drive mitigation actions and escalate if needed
Master data settings to assure the MRP functionality.
Continuous harmonization and improvement of material supply processes ensuring Philips Global Processes execution
Monitor and secure supplier delivery performance
Follow up material life cycle, securing in time availability and prevention of obsolescence, past dues and excess of inventory.
Inventory analysis and policy definition to secure material availability against minimum inventory allowed.
Requirements
Bachelor Degree in Business Administration or a combination of equivalent job experience in related field.
Minimum 5 years’ related experience.
Minimum 3 years’ related experience (for Bachelor degree)
For maintenance spare part and services procurement, a technical education required
Minimal technical knowledge for maintenance parts purchases
Advanced English level
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