Buyer/Planner, Sr

Manufacturing & Operations       ·        Dorado, PR, US, 00646      ·       Full time

Boston Scientific’s hybrid workplace includes remote and onsite roles. By applying to this position, you will have the opportunity to discuss your preferred working location with your Talent Acquisition Specialist.

Remote Eligible: Hybrid

Onsite Location(s):Dorado, PR, US, 00646

Additional Location(s):  N/A

Diversity – Innovation – Caring – Global Collaboration – Winning Spirit – High Performance

At Boston Scientific, we’ll give you the opportunity to harness all that’s within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools, information and training, we’ll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you’ll be supported in progressing – whatever your ambitions.

Buyer/Planner, Sr

Purpose Statement

Responsible for obtaining materials, components, and equipment.  Gathers quotations, examines bids, and makes awards.  Determines material requirements from engineering and production schedules, and maintains inventory at planned levels.  Plans, schedules, and monitors the movement of materials through the production cycle.  Evaluates vendor reliability, develops new supply sources where vendors and suppliers are inadequate.  Conducts negotiations and concludes contracts with suppliers that are in the best interest of the company. Monitors cost, schedule, and scope of assigned subcontracts to assure best quality at best value.  Develops specifications for new contract orders.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluates and selects suppliers based upon assessment of their quality system and capabilities.
• Performs initial and ongoing audits of potential and current suppliers based upon ISO9001 guidelines and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Quality System Requirements. Visits suppliers’ facilities, writes comprehensive audit reports and ensures completion of corrective action at suppliers’ facilities as necessary.
• Manages component supply and inventory levels for product line(s), planning and purchasing for material requirements and ensuring flow of materials to the production floor.
• Understands and communicates component specifications to suppliers, including the ability to read drawings to determine dimensions, tolerances, and Incoming Quality Control (IQC) points.
• Develops and enhances relationships with strategic supplier/partners. Serves as primary contact and fosters positive and mutually beneficial relationship with suppliers.
• Coordinates early supplier involvement in product development and purchases the required materials to support product development and product launches.
• Actively works and supports the development of new technologies and supplier capabilities.
• Ensures that Confidentiality Agreements and necessary contracts are established with suppliers.
• Supports product development goals in the components, materials and suppliers’ area.
• Manages the implementation of suppliers (including ensuring the completion of appropriate first articles and validations).

Management Requirements

• BS or BBA required and 7+years of experience in purchasing, production or planning
• Experience in a similar position 
• Experience with SAP, RR or MRP systems
• Experience with Transfer projects prefer.”
• 5 + years of experience in a related position
• Flexibility to travel, and flexible schedule to accommodate different time zones
• Strong communications skills with the ability to successfully interact at all levels of the organization
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Fully Bilingual

Requisition ID: 555693

As a leader in medical science for more than 40 years, we are committed to solving the challenges that matter most – united by a deep caring for human life. Our mission to advance science for life is about transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve patient lives, create value for our customers, and support our employees and the communities in which we operate. Now more than ever, we have a responsibility to apply those values to everything we do – as a global business and as a global corporate citizen.

So, choosing a career with Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) isn’t just business, it’s personal. And if you’re a natural problem-solver with the imagination, determination, and spirit to make a meaningful difference to people worldwide, we encourage you to apply and look forward to connecting with you!

At Boston Scientific, we recognize that nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace helps us be more innovative and it is important in our work of advancing science for life and improving patient health. That is why we stand for inclusion, equality, and opportunity for all. By embracing the richness of our unique backgrounds and perspectives, we create a better, more rewarding place for our employees to work and reflect the patients, customers, and communities we serve. Boston Scientific is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Boston Scientific maintains a drug-free workplace. Pursuant to Va. Code § 2.2-4312 (2000), Boston Scientific is providing notification that the unlawful manufacture, sale, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance or marijuana is prohibited in the workplace and that violations will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Please be advised that certain US based positions, including without limitation field sales and service positions that call on hospitals and/or health care centers, require acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination status.  Candidates will be notified during the interview and selection process if the role(s) for which they have applied require proof of vaccination as a condition of employment.  Boston Scientific continues to evaluate its policies and protocols regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and will comply with all applicable state and federal law and healthcare credentialing requirements.   As employees of the Company, you will be expected to meet the ongoing requirements for your roles, including any new requirements, should the Company’s policies or protocols change with regard to COVID-19 vaccination.

Nearest Major Market: Puerto Rico
Nearest Secondary Market: San Juan
Job Segment: Product Development, Purchasing, Buyer, Procurement, Research, Finance, Operations, Bilingual

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