Buyer 1 (US - Oklahoma City, OK)

Life Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.

What will you be doing?

• Procures raw material good items for OKC manufacturing

• Maintains status of raw goods shortages that affect or will affect supply plan, communicate early and often to stakeholders

• Review and maintain master data accuracy require to generate an optimal purchase plan

• Monitors and expedites purchase order to achieve optimum delivery of all items. Purchase order delivery dates maintained regularly

• Maintains a mutually satisfying relationship with current and prospective suppliers.

• Meet with suppliers weekly/monthly to align their manufacturing schedules to meet our needs.

• Ensures that all purchase agreements and negotiations are in accordance with established purchasing policies and procedures.

• Maintains contact with the marketing, product management, forecasting, legal, regulatory affairs, quality, supplier quality, manufacturing teams, and accounts payable.

• Coordinates the timely resolution of rejected purchased items/materials

• Prepare reports such as vendor performance, past due order, order/lines processed

• Performs monthly supply review for relevant vendors

What will you need to be successful?

• BS/BA degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, Engineering or other related field, or equivalent experience preferred.

• Minimum 2 years in Supply Chain purchasing.

• Deep understanding of end-to-end supply chain.

• Ensure purchasing functions are performed with quality management systems and corporate policies.

• MS software e.g. Excel, Access Power-point and PowerBI

Preferred

• Good knowledge of ERP systems (SAP)

• APIC/Lean Manufacturing/Six Sigma desired.

You Unlimited.

We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and the patients we serve.

• Inclusion and Belonging- Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Inclusion and Belonging, Learn more about Employee Inclusion Groups on our website (https://www.smith-nephew.com/).

• Your Future: 401k Matching Program, 401k Plus Program, Discounted Stock Options, Tuition Reimbursement

• Work/Life Balance: Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off, Paid Holidays, Flex Holidays, Paid Community Service Day

• Your Wellbeing: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (Employer Contribution of $500+ annually), Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave, Fertility and Adoption Assistance Program

• Training: Hands-On, Team-Customized, Mentorship

• Extra Perks: Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more!

Smith+Nephew provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.