Planner / Buyer

Resolve issues with non-conforming material, unclear specifications, or vendor capacity constraints in
participation with cross functional teams.
• Follow stablished procurements strategies to meet quality requirements and optimize cost, inventory,
delivery and services while ensuring continued supply (favorable PPV)
• Plan materials requirements and place purchase orders from suppliers to continuously support
production schedules and new product launches, including Negotiate prices and delivery.
• Manage purchase orders using ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) and vendor portal including
analyzing current EW and VMI (Vendor Managed Inventory) levels.
• Work with stakeholders to assist with the validation process on new/revised raw materials,
components, suppliers and products
Requisitos:
• Bachelor's Degree in related field with 3 years of related experience in purchasing and/or production
control.
• Proven expertise in Microsoft Office Suite, including Access, Excel, and Word; ERP (e.g JDE)
preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills including
negotiating and relationship management skills
• Good problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Knowledge of material requirements planning (MRP II) and inventory management programs (e.g,
JIT/Kanban, Min/Max)
• Moderate knowledge of market and economic indicators, practices and procurement procedures
• Accountable to adhere to applicable Edwards Environmental, Health and Safety and Quality System
requirements to ensure our products and services consistently meet customer and regulatory
requirements.