Buyer/Planner at Medtronic in Louisville, Colorado

Job Description:

Careers that Change Lives

A career at Medtronic is like no other. We're purposeful. We're committed. And we're driven by our Mission to alleviate pain, restore health and extend life for millions of people worldwide.
A Day in the Life

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.

• Sources, purchases, plans, and schedules the movement of raw materials, packaging materials, parts, components, services, supplies, finished goods, and related material through production and inventory process.
• Identifies raw material, component, and related requirements from engineering and production specifications and schedules.
• In front-end procurement mode, analyzes data and determines factors that affect prices and determines lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and ability to meet required schedules.
• Coordinates and follows up with production, warehouse, and engineering personnel to ensure appropriate procurement, scheduling, and movement of materials and services.
• Compiles information to keep informed on price trends and manufacturing processes.
• May monitor performance of suppliers and collaborate on demand analysis planning.

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors degree required
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with 0 years of experience

Nice to Have

• Bachelor's degree in Purchasing; Supply Chain Management or related field
• Experience with Lean Six Sigma (Green or Black Belt)
• Exceptional communication and time management skills Microsoft Office experience (Excel, Word, Outlook, Access)
• Strong analytical skills preferred.
• Experience with Power BI preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (MS Teams, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access)
• Experience in Supply Chain Planning in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• APICS, CSCP, CPIM, ISM, CPSM, or CPSD certification preferred.
• Experience with sourcing and/or supplier management for products or services within an FDA-regulated medical device, biotechnology, or pharmaceutical industry is a strong plus.
• Strong working knowledge of contract documentation, interpretation, and strategic sourcing processes and trends.
• Excellent organizational skills, strong quantitative skills, independent thinking, and a high level of initiative.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver to project milestones.
• Requires exceptionally sound judgment, decision making abilities, proven management skills, and ability to influence others across the company.
• Ability to work well independently and as a member of a team is essential for success.
• Ability to quickly establish credibility and earns trust of others at all levels of the organization.
• Experience with SAP/ERP system for purchase order management.

About Medtronic
Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology, therapies and services can do to help alleviate pain, restore health and extend life. We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be.

We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations - but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. Let's work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients' lives. Help us shape the future.

Physical Job Requirements

The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role. (ADA-United States of America)

A commitment to our employees' lives is at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer many benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage. Learn more about our benefits here .

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive plan. Learn more about Operations Incentive Plan (OIP) here .

The provided base salary range is used nationally in the United States (except in Puerto Rico and certain CA locations). The rate offered complies with federal/local regulations and may vary by experience, certification/education, market conditions, location, etc.

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