Job Description Summary
The Purchasing Scheduler (m/f/d) leads the development and execution of purchasing processes for a specified segment within the Materials Management Organization. Purchasing through negotiation, plan development, and execution. As a purchasing scheduler, you will strategically develop and manage a global supply plan for goods and services to geographically diverse locations, while driving a commercial advantage through achievement of quality, delivery, and cost targets. In this role you will utilize your experience and expertise to solve problems, develop and execute objectives, and effect short-term and long-term business goals.
Job Description
Essential Responsibilities
* Ensure timely creation and release of Purchase Orders to support the primary schedule.
* Collaborate with supply partners and Materials Resource Planner to drive fulfillment activities and ensure on-time delivery.
* Manage relationships with suppliers for PO execution, including managing scheduling changes and cancellations.
* Keep ERP system up to date and accurate to the current state of supply.
* Apply appropriate Sourcing policies and execute sourcing program initiatives for strategic sourcing team, including management of deflation activities and supply chain risk mitigation.
* Support initiatives, including lead time reduction, New Product Introduction (NPI), payment terms and cash flow improvements.
* Manage projects in a matrix organization globally.
* Act as the primary source of contact for supply partners' operational needs.
Required Qualifications
* Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Technical, Business, Supply Chain OR a high school diploma/GED and significant experience in manufacturing, materials planning, inventory management, or warehouse/distribution centers or equivalent experience.
Desired Characteristics
* Experience working with modern ERP: SAP platform.
* Ability to multitask in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
* Ability to manage changing/conflicting priorities and resolve appropriately.
* Analytical and system proficiency skills.
* Ability to effectively operate in a matrixed organizational structure.
* Strong oral and written communication skills.
* Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
* Ability to effectively interface with all levels of management.
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
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