Buyer 2

Purchase Finish Goods Planner

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

The PFG Planner / Buyer is responsible to procure all finished goods globally into our main distribution centers. They play a pivotal role in optimizing supply health level, maintaining a high level of service, identification of short to medium term SIOP risks and opportunities. The PFG Buyer is responsible for executing the processes critical to achieving continuity of supply.

Responsibilities :

• Procures all finished good items for global requirements via Maestro planning system
• Maintains status of all finish 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 all purchase order to achieve optimum delivery of all items. Purchase order delivery dates maintained regularly
• Researches and develops vendors and maintains a mutually satisfying relationship with current and prospective supplies.
• 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.
• Plans and assists in the implementation of approved systems.
• Coordinates the timely resolution of rejected purchased items / materials
• Prepares management reports such as vendor performance, past due order, order / lines processed, discount savings.
• Performs monthly supply review for relevant vendors

Requirements :

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

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.