Buyer III

Job Summary

Job Description

Coordinate, analyze and execute the planning, procurement and distribution of a select group of purchased finished good materials.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare and process requisitions and Purchase Orders for the procurement of goods, services and supplies.

• Final level of authority to releasing Purchase Orders.

• Responsible for creating over 7K Purchase Order lines per week valued at approximately $25M per week.

• Analyze purchase requisitions versus inventory targets, service considerations, demand and sourcing options prior to generating Purchase Orders.

• Manage the PO release process through vendor minimum and alternative means to satisfy MRP demand.

• Resolve and/or maximize opportunities regarding vendor issues, stocking, sourcing, pricing, terms and service.

• Nourishes lasting relationships with key vendors.

• Lead/present during regular meeting to improve overall working relationship and improving operational flow.

• Monitor inbound service level and address issues.

• Validate, revise and/or recommend changes to system data via interaction/communication with product divisions and vendors.

• Understand upstream supply chain impact on inventory health and interactions & timing to make strategize business decisions.

• Participates in cross training activities and is able to independently trouble shoot as needed.

• Communicate vendor backorder issues to Inventory Management, Customer Service and vendor teams.

• Maintain timely control of orders, amendments, shipping notices and other documents. Review/analyze month-end reporting.

• Ensure MIOH, Service to customers, Surplus and Stock transfer are in with KPI targets.

• Work to reducing surplus on hand and potential surplus on PO.

• Assist in developing and managing vendor or Medline product allocations.

• Assist in developing and managing truckload programs and vendor funded programs Medline participates in.

• Review and take action on daily/weekly reports to reduce surplus, minimize on hand inventory across distributions centers and keep Inventory Management Medline systems up to date.

• Initiate and improve process for team and vendors. Includes optimizing orders day to reduce lead times, lead time management and safety stock adjustments.

• Develops relationships with divisional partners and collaborates for improvements.

• Leads department initiatives on process improvements by improving system and analytical tools.

• Collaborates with PI/IS on testing, logic and implementation of new processes. Advanced knowledge of end to end buying processes.

• Detailed Knowledge of SAP Master Data.

• Working knowledge of demand planning inputs and sales orders.

• Thorough knowledge of IM formula.

• Participates in mentoring/training new and rotational team members.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Work Experience

• At least 2 years of relevant experience.

• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to assimilate diverse information and communicate across internal departments and external vendors.

• Intermediate level skill in Microsoft Word (for example: inserting headers, page breaks, page numbers and tables and/or adjusting table columns).

• Intermediate level skill in Microsoft Excel (for example: using SUM function, Vlookup function, setting borders, setting column width, inserting charts, using pivot tables, using text wrap, sorting, setting headers and footers and/or print scaling).

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, percentages and volume.

• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and statistics in the interpretation and relationships in SAP.

• Demonstrated problem solving ability in an environment of rapid change and with many variables.

• Strong self-accountability; proactive engagement; extreme ownership and self-drive

PREFERRED JOB REQUIREMENTS

Certificate/Licensure

APICS certification.

Work Experience

At least 3 years related experience.

Experience with SAP, Business Objects, Tableau or Alteryx.

Medline Industries, LP, and its subsidiaries, offer a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

The anticipated salary range for this position:

This salary range is an estimate and the actual salary will vary based on applicant’s location, education, experience, skills, and abilities. This role is bonus and/or incentive eligible. Medline will not pay less than the applicable minimum wage or salary threshold.

Our benefit package includes health insurance, life and disability, 401(k) contributions, paid time off, etc., for employees working 30 or more hours per week on average. For a more comprehensive list of our benefits please click here. For roles where employees work less than 30 hours per week, benefits include 401(k) contributions as well as access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups and the Employee Service Corp.

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Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer. Medline evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.