Job Description SummaryThe 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 cancelations.
• 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 a 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