Buyer Planner

About the role

Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions. We are seeking a highly organized and proactive professional to manage purchasing and inventory management for the Healthcare Solutions business at RTP.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing and inventory management for the Healthcare Solutions business at RTP
• Ensure material availability to support customer demand while optimizing inventory levels
• Maintain strong supplier/vendor relationships
• Manage demand forecasts, procurement activities, inventory optimization, supplier performance, and material master data
• Support timely resolution of purchasing, invoicing, and supplier quality issues
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to maintain continuity of supply and drive operational efficiency
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and suppliers to ensure on-time delivery of materials
• Support new product introductions
• Manage product lifecycle changes
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and cost savings
• Demonstrate strong analytical skills, attention to detail, effective communication, and a customer-focused approach
• Ensure compliance with company procurement policies and procedures
• Apply experience with supply planning, inventory management, supplier relationship management, and SAP

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management
• 3–4 years of experience in inventory materials management, demand planning, and purchasing
• Directly related experience or a combination of directly related education and experience and/or competencies may be considered in place of the stated requirements (e.g., 8 years of experience; Associate’s degree with 6 years of experience; Master’s degree with 2 years of experience)

Occupational Demands

• Work performed in an office environment with exposure to electrical office equipment
• Frequently sits for 6–8 hours per day
• Frequent hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists
• Occasionally walks and stands
• Occasionally bends and twists neck
• Light to moderate lifting and carrying objects with a maximum lift of 25 lbs
• Frequently drives to site locations with occasional travel within the United States
• Able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand; ability to listen to and understand information presented through spoken and written words and sentences
• Interacts with others, relates sensitive information to diverse groups
• Must work with diverse groups to obtain consensus on issues

Location: NORTH AMERICA : USA : NC-RTP:USNC0001 - RTP NC-Headquarters