Job Description Summary

The 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