QuidelOrtho

QuidelOrtho

Lead Buyer/Planner

US - NY - Rochester

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 13 days ago
Data VisualizationProduct ManagementForecastingExcelSAPSupply ChainProcess ImprovementProcurementERPLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingAdaptability

About the role

  • QuidelOrtho unites the strengths of Quidel Corporation and Ortho Clinical Diagnostics, creating a world-leading in vitro diagnostics company with award-winning expertise in immunoassay and molecular testing, clinical chemistry and transfusion medicine.
  • We are more than 6,000 strong and do business in over 130 countries, providing answers with fast, accurate and consistent testing where and when they are needed most - home to hospital, lab to clinic.
  • Join us in our mission to transform the power of diagnostics into a healthier future for all.

Responsibilities

  • Thorough understanding (Super User Level) of SAP Source-to-Pay and Materials Management workstreams to support troubleshooting occasional issues as well as process improvement initiatives.
  • Operations, Warehouse, Finance, Quality, Supply Chain, Engineering, Product Support
  • The candidate will be responsible for achieving quality, cost and delivery goals to support the business unit operating plan.
  • Development and maintenance of relationships with business partners (Operations, Warehouse, Finance, Quality and Product Support), as well as partnering with the Procurement leads and suppliers is also a core component for this role.

Requirements

  • Knowledge of Raw Material integration points between production planning (PP) and materials management (MM) as well as ERP systems (SAP, Ariba) and other business tools, such as Power BI.
  • Ability to work within a high-performing team, displaying a highly collaborative behavior.

Nice to have

  • Development of material purchase plans and preparation of quote requests and purchase orders for the timely and economical purchase of goods and services in consideration of cost, quality and delivery metrics.
  • Point of contact for suppliers, ensuring purchase order adherence, facilitation of expedites/de-expedites.
  • SAP maintenance of material master data, purchase orders, planned delivery dates, settling of invoice discrepancies.
  • Attendance on daily production / planning meetings, providing updates as required.
  • Leadership of cross-functional initiatives / projects focusing on departmental and business unit goals.
  • Setting of ERP parameters to troubleshoot and resolve issues and to make sure ERP works to improve team's efficiency, by enabling adequate focus on priorities.
  • Deployment of problem-solving techniques to identify and mitigate root causes on issues pertaining to material shortages, process improvement, and risk mitigation.
  • APICS CPIM certification preferred, but relevant supply chain credentials and experience may be considered.

Benefits

  • Flexible work hours to meet project deadlines.
  • If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and require special assistance or an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please contact us at r ecruiting@quidelortho.com.

Company info

  • As we continue to grow as QuidelOrtho, we are seeking a Buyer / Planner III to work in our manufacturing facility in Rochester, NY.
  • Our culture puts our team members first and prioritizes actions that support happiness, inspiration and engagement.
  • We strive to build meaningful connections with each other as we believe that employee happiness and business success are linked.

Equal opportunity

  • QuidelOrtho believes in Equal Opportunity for all and is committed to ensuring all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, have an opportunity to apply for those positions that they are interested in and qualify for without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.
  • QuidelOrtho is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals so that an individual can perform their duties.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • r those positions that they are interested in and qualify for without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic info
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