Senior Buyer/ Planner

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Senior Buyer/ Planner
Morrisville, NC

Your contribution

Be responsible for all aspects of procurement for the T-US organization. This role will collaboratively plan, purchase, and maintain materials and services required to exceed our customer expectations. Review lead times and supplier capacity, to create and release stocking plans, analyze customer order information, and communicate order and delivery information to project managers, customer service and management. Obtain materials, equipment or supplies at lowest cost consistent with required quality, quantity, and availability. Actively researches and develops new sources of supply and/or recommends possible substitute materials. The role will lead continuous improvement initiatives to optimize the supply chain from forecasting to delivery of purchased goods and services.

• Procures Material, Services and Capital Equipment for T-US.
• Evaluates Purchase Requisitions to optimize Quality, Delivery, and Cost for internal and external customers.
• Represents Tecan as the primary contact for vendors to communicate price, delivery, and any needed escalation for purchased parts and services.
• Expedites critical orders and provide status updates to project managers and key stakeholders.
• Initiates and Manages Supplier/Department corrective actions as required.
• Assist in Supplier Audits as required to ensure Vendor Performance, Quality Standard, and Regulation Compliance.
• Analyze Customer Demand for trends to develop an accurate forecast to establish appropriate stocking level and reorder points for material.
• Implements appropriate sourcing strategies including annual sourcing plans to control the company’s purchased material costs and to assure an adequate source of supply.
• Supports sourcing strategies that coincide with corporate and divisional goals and objectives.
• Works collaboratively with the larger Tecan team to identify and evaluate Vendor Capabilities, Terms and Conditions, and Stability to effectively manage future growth of the business.
• Develops, strengthens, and maintains relationships with selected vendors to ensure open communication and efficient working relationships.
• Develops vendor capability awareness across departments to facilitate common understanding of vendor services to ensure that the best vendor partners are selected for each opportunity.
• Assists Finance with Accounts Payable with any invoice discrepancies around procurement.
• Performs routine reporting and maintenance of procedures, schedules, and KPI’s (Key Performance Indicators).
• Establishes, Monitors, and Manages vendor KPI’s to meet internal targets and expectations.
• Serves as the SAP Power User for Procurement to maintain data and process integrity.
• Follows all local safety procedures, State and Federal OSHA Regulations, and reports any safety concerns.
• Participates on local and global projects as required.
• Perform other tasks as assigned and responds to change positively.

Your background

• BA/BS degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain or equivalent

• MBA or APICS certification preferred, but not required
• 5+ years of progressive procurement experience
• ERP experience required (SAP Preferred)
• Working knowledge of MS Office, Excel, and accounting systems. Ability to work well under pressure, to multitask
• Strong organizational skills
• High level of commitment and initiative
• Ability to manage time effectively
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Leadership qualities
• Demonstrated ability to manage people
• Ability to recognize and manage potential problem areas and resolve them with integrity
• Ability to communicate with and understand the needs of external customers
• Ability to interact effectively with diverse groups inside and outside of the organization
• Dependability is a must for this position
• Excellent written and oral communication skills (including legible handwriting)
• Ability to mesh well with the existing management team by being a good listener, and a team builder
• A desire to make the difference
• Proven team player

What makes working at Tecan unique

• The chance to make it count and to have an impact on the world of tomorrow
• Working in an international and diverse environment
• The change to grow your career within the company
• Feel empowered by our strong and unique company culture
• Comprehensive Compensation and Benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and 401K match
• Wide range of training courses
• Strong company culture with rich history

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