AdresseThoratec Switzerland GmbH is a part of Abbott Laboratories, one of the world's leading manufacturers of medical devices. We are the global market leader for implantable and extracorporeal blood pumps based on magnetic levitation technology. Our life-saving systems, which we develop and manufacture in Zurich, are used for acute and long-term therapy in patients with severe heart diseases.
Our location in the city of Zurich has around 130 employees in the areas of development and production of the Centri MagTM system and the HeartMate 3TM motor.
We are looking for a passionate, open minded and down to earth person to join our team.
Buyer/Planner
Position Overview:
Responsible for operational purchasing and supplier relationship management with a strong focus on quality.
Ensures continuity of supply of direct materials needed for production, indirect materials and services considering quality, cost & time.
Activities include obtaining stock level, quotations, generating purchase orders, scheduling deliveries, react and communicate schedule impacts, risk management, supplier management and invoice issues.
In this function you will:
Ensure availability of required material for Operations (production lines) and engineering / R&D projects.
Be responsible for zero stock outs at dedicated portfolio / products
Generate purchase orders to support production and project requirements considering quality, costs and timing
Manage order confirmations, delivery notes and certificates
Request quotes according to specification and review them
Maintain of purchasing related master data in the ERP system
Control and maintain invoices and support Invoice Resolution Team
Effectively utilize MRP to maintain and keep material inventory at optimum levels. This includes identifying and driving development of appropriate support tools, risk assessments and escalations if necessary
Collaborate with the global procurement and quality team when establishing or qualifying additional supplier
Supplier Relationship Management for dedicated portfolio (Maintain and expand business relationship / Single Point of Contact)
Negotiate or renegotiate prices, annual volume agreements & administer contracts with suppliers
Drive Savings (cost analysis and optimization) and achieve PPV targets with own ideas/projects & regular negotiations
Identify risk and mitigate actively risks in supply base
Ensure availability of supplier capacity
Expedite critical deliveries and supply shortages
Work closely with Management in the development of supplier roadmap and business reviews
Support internal projects, lead continuous improvements projects or have an active role in it
Support and execute Obsolescence Management
Improve and use phase in/phase out process to minimize excess/obsolete exposure due to product changes
Works closely with Planning, Operations, Quality, Engineering, R&D, NPI, Finance, and other functional areas to optimize inventory, minimize material shortages and disruption to Operations and/or project schedules
Maintain and expand relationship with Quality Assurance and Supplier Quality
Maintain positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors
Mild travel is required for maintaining suppliers (majority DACH)
Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested
Support company initiatives as identified by management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), EHS and other regulatory requirements.
Comply with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments
Required Qualifications/Technical Skills:
Min. 3 years of proven experiences in Procurement
Technical commerce education or equivalent combination of education and experience
Further education and certifications within the area of Supply Chain Management preferred
Strong communication skills, fluent or native in German and English (Must be able to negotiate, conduct meetings in German and English)
SAP experience essential
Good analytical, process thinking, planning, organizational skills and excellent interpersonal skills required
Experiences in negotiation is a must
Knowledge in MS Office recommended
Working knowledge of medical device industry preferred
Familiarity with and basic understanding of the regulatory and quality system requirements (e.g. ISO 13485)
Do you have what it takes? Then send us your application including motivation, curriculum vitae, letter of recommendation and diplomas in PDF format today. We are looking forward to meeting you.
