Abiomed, part of Johnson & Johnson MedTech, is a leading provider of medical devices that provide circulatory and respiratory support, with a mission of recovering hearts & saving lives. Abiomed’s “Patients First!” culture drives our skilled workforce and strong relationships with clinicians. Our innovative product portfolio and robust pipeline provide us the incredible opportunity to bring lifesaving technology to more patients around the world than ever before. Founded in 1981, Abiomed has a proven track record for growth, integrity and innovation.

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The Buyer & Planner II - MRP Implementation Lead, will lead and support the development, implementation, and management of global procurement strategies to provide Abiomed’s Supply Chain with optimal performance on cost, quality and service, while maintaining sustained supply in a highly dynamic environment.

In this exciting and fast-paced role, the Buyer/Planner will conduct various activities involving planning and procuring parts, working with suppliers to ensure continuous and uninterrupted flow of materials to Production, developing launch/scale plans on R&D projects, and identifying and building long term supplier relationships.

Initial focus of role will be to support implementation of MRP processes into the standard SAP S4 solution suite. Will function as subject matter expert (SME), leading several program workstreams, with a focus on setting up/modifying business processes, master data clean-up and management, and end-user training.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

• Purchasing SME for MRP program; Own/manage data clean-up and set-up from; Develop supporting processes; Develop training material and lead end user training; Support MRP KPI development
• Act as the liaison between internal stakeholders (Demand Planning, MFG, Development, Commercial, Finance) and suppliers to review inventory levels, forecasts, order plans, and any other operational issues/risk of delays.
• Plan purchases for assigned products, projects, and commodities and negotiate and implement appropriate buying methods, preferably Kanban. Develop Purchase Requisition per procedural requirements and Product Specifications, issue purchase orders, confirm deliveries, and expedite deliveries as required. Request bids from suppliers as needed
• Provide forecasts to suppliers on quarterly basis using MRP and Abiomed business plans
• Maintain, monitor, and enhance the internal Kanban system to continuously meet production requirements. Use various tools like MRP to make sure appropriate inventory levels are maintained. Maintain and publish accurate tracking systems to keep all stakeholders informed of any potential disruptions in the supply chain.
• Develop supplier partnerships and participate in the Supplier Management process; Lead supplier quarterly business reviews
• Establish and administer formal Supply Agreements and/or Supplier Managed Inventory Programs.
• Working closely with Supplier Engineers, to manage supplier performance, and develop plans to alleviate any supply chain risks. Assist in identification and qualification of suppliers and negotiate the best price for products/services
• Input purchasing data into SAP for the assigned commodity and ensure that all required procurement data fields are correct and up to date in SPA
• Actively participate in MRB and ensure timely disposition of rejected material from supplier and assist SE/Engineering/Mfg. Engineering/Quality on corrective action and recovery plan.
• Using market knowledge to mitigate obsolescence risks; proactively seek information to predict, understand, and analyze obsolescence risks and develop appropriate strategies.
• Identify and implement Continuous Improvement opportunities such as cost reductions, quality improvements, and supplier consolidations/reductions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications:

• BS. Degree; MBA a plus
• 5 or more years of work experience in purchasing, materials planning and supply chain management. Medical device experience preferred
• 2+ years experience with SAP MRP system and processes
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Very strong communication skills to influence external and internal suppliers and customers to minimize and eliminate all supply chain risks
• Good problem-solving skills to resolve planning and procurement as well as supplier issues
• Knowledge of LEAN, six sigma, kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives. Green Belt a plus
• Must be able to adapt to changing priorities and tasks and demonstrate flexibility in a changing business environment. Models a positive can-do attitude and is cooperative both within their function and company-wide
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a timely manner with minimal supervision
• Demonstrate a strong commitment and dedication to the organization on a consistent basis
• Willing to travel as needed

Abiomed is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. Abiomed will not discriminate against any worker or job applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy, gender reassignment, non-job related mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, military service, application for military service, or membership in any other category protected under law. Abiomed maintains a drug-free workplace.