Operational Material Buyer

JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title Operational Material Buyer Job Description Looking at the challenges the world is facing today Philips' purpose has never been more relevant. So, whatever your role, if you share our passion for helping others, you'll be working towards creating a better and fairer future for all.
In this role you have the opportunity to Ensure material availability through Purchase Order management, master data setup, and mitigation of supply risks and issues.
Your role: • Places Purchase Orders with suppliers and monitors the outstanding order package in terms of delivery time, quality and price.
• Make adjustments in case of changes
• Changes quantities within the framework of stock order levels and assignments by combining several orders for one supplier
• Resolves Purchase Order issues, including e.g. GR-IR mismatches, missing Invoices, Under Delivery, Over Delivery, etc.
• Executes operational procurement master data set-up and maintenance
• Forecast communication with suppliers,including validation, including for Supplier Managed/Owned Forecast
• Tracks order confirmation, monitors open order position, expedites if needed and keeps SAP
updated.
• Identifies material shortage risks and takes action to mitigate
• Manage return orders to suppliers
• Eliminate root causes of availability issues
• Manage the mitigation and involve Performance Managers in case commercial leverage is needed
• Manage consignment stock at supplier incl. regular stock take/count.
• 100% on site
You're the right fit if: US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa.
Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain, Logistics management, or 5+ years of experience. 3+ years' experience in buying and planning roles supporting manufacturing and warehousing. CPIM or similar certification is a plus. Experience with MRP / ERP systems. Able to work independently, and collaboratively within a team. Able to communicate and collaborate effectively with suppliers and technical teams. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Medium Excel skills is a plus. (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) Must be able to manage multiple priorities and work well with ambiguity. Organized and diligent with good time management skills About Philips We are a health technology company. We built our entire company around the belief that every human matters, and we won't stop until everybody everywhere has access to the quality healthcare that we all deserve. Do the work of your life to help improve the lives of others.
Learn more about our business . Discover our rich and exciting history. Learn more about our purpose. Read more about our employee benefits . If you're interested in this role and have many, but not all, of the experiences needed, we encourage you to apply. You may still be the right candidate for this or other opportunities at Philips. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion here .
Philips Transparency Details The pay range for this position is $58,000 to $100,000, Annually.  The actual base pay offered may vary depending on multiple factors including, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal equity.  
In addition, other compensation, such as an annual incentive bonus, sales commission or long-term incentives may be offered.  Employees are eligible to participate in our comprehensive Philips Total Rewards benefits program, which includes a generous PTO, 401k (up to 7% match), HSA (with company contribution), stock purchase plan, education reimbursement and much more.  Details about our benefits can be found here . 
At Philips, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each case. 
Additional Information US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa, now or in the future. 
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This requisition is expected to stay active for 45 days but may close earlier if a successful candidate is selected or business necessity dictates.  Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure consideration.
Philips is an Equal Employment and Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veteran and maintains a drug-free workplace.