As a member of our Supply Chain team, you will make a daily impact on the lives of others. Apply today and you will get a chance to work with high-functioning, driven people who all have the same mission of making healthcare better. Plus, we have an award-winning culture and were recently named one of the World's Best Workplace by Fortune!
Buyer/Planner - Cork
( Initial 12 Month FTC)
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Position Summary
The Buyer will be responsible for management and supply of all inventory/non-BOM parts, cost effectively through appropriate vendors, while optimizing inventory levels and ensuring availability of materials in line with planned requirements.
The Buyer will work closely with Production Planning, Production, Accounts, Warehouse, Engineering, QA, QC, and Tech Support / Product Development as required.
Who we want
- Detail-oriented process improvers. Critical thinkers who naturally see opportunities to develop and optimize work processes – finding ways to simplify, standardize and automate.
- Collaborative partners. People who build and leverage cross-functional relationships to bring together ideas, data and insights to drive continuous improvement in functions.
What you will do
- Manage the supply of inventory/non-BOM materials ensuring a high standard of customer service without disruption to the production plan.
- Inventory Management – manage inventory levels in line with agreed targets and report monthly on the status of inventory levels for assigned portfolio.
- Management of any VMI or consignment models.
- Identify and challenge safety stock levels, MOQ’s, component leadtimes, etc as part of inventory management.
- Measure & report stock outs, material shortages.
- Maintain item master data, i.e. lead times, minimum order qty/order multiple, safety stock levels, etc to ensure 100% system data accuracy at all times.
- Ensure and maintain realistic dates on PO’s for accuracy of information to Production, Planning and Customer Service at all times.
- Expedite or de-expedite product as required, ensuring material availability at all times, whilst meeting agreed inventory targets.
- Action MRP messages effectively and efficiently, within the agreed timeframe.
- Timely release of purchase orders in line with MRP.
- Work closely with Production Planners to allow generation of a valid production plan.
- Achieve agreed OTD (On Time Delivery) targets.
- Achieve PPV and cost savings targets.
- Prepare daily/weekly/monthly reports as required.
What you need
- Third level qualification with 3+ years experience in buyer / planner roles.
- Thorough knowledge of excel
- IIPMM or APICS qualification preferred but not essential.
- Conversant with company policies/ procedures/ regulatory and FDA standards.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Self-reliant, independent.
- Ability to project manage, work under pressure and meet agreed and often tight deadlines.
- Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
- Strong organizational skills from both administrative and hands on standpoints .
- High level of energy & discipline, commanding respect by demonstrating ability.
- Results, goals and measurement metrics oriented.
- Proven negotiator.
- To be flexible and willing to carry out overtime as required. To carry out any other duties as requested by the Department Manager.
- To comply with Company Policies & Procedures at all times.
- Excellent knowledge & computer skills in MS Excel, PowerPoint & Word.
Who are Stryker
Stryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies and together with our customers, we are driven to make healthcare better. The Company offers a diverse array of innovative medical technologies, including orthopaedics, medical and surgical, and neurotechnology & spine products to help people lead more active and more satisfying lives. Stryker products and services are available in over 100 countries around the world. For more information, please visit our website at www.stryker.com.
About Stryker
Stryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies and, together with our customers, is driven to make healthcare better.
The company offers innovative products and services in Medical and Surgical, Neurotechnology, Orthopedics, and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 100 million patients annually.
More information is available at stryker.com
