Buyer/planner Iv

Since 1992, Omnicell has been committed to transforming pharmacy care through outcomes-centric innovation designed to optimize clinical and business outcomes across all settings of care. We strive to be the healthcare provider’s most trusted partner by our guiding promise of “Outcomes. Defined and Delivered.”Our comprehensive portfolio of robotics, smart devices, intelligent software, and expert services is helping healthcare facilities worldwide to improve business and clinical outcomes as they move closer to the industry vision of the Autonomous Pharmacy.Our guiding principles inform everything we do:- As **Passionate Transformers**, we find a better way to innovate relentlessly.- Being **Mission Driven,**we consistently deliver on our promises.- Our **Entrepreneurial**spirit makes the most of EVERY opportunity for innovation.- Understanding that **Relationships Matter**creates synergies that yield the greatest benefits for all.- **Intellectually Curious,**eager to think deeper to learn and improve.- In **Doing the Right Thing**, we lead by example in ALL we do.We are deeply committed to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives. Our ESG efforts focus on creating an inclusive culture and a healthier world. This includes our Employee Impact Groups, which foster inclusion and belonging, as well as our learning and well-being programs that support personal and professional growth. We also prioritize sustainability in our operations, aiming to reduce our environmental footprint and promote responsible business practices. Join us in transforming the pharmacy care delivery model, making patient care safer and smarter for all.**Buyer/Planner IV**The job function o f the **Buyer/Planner IV**is to oversee the purchase of materials for manufacturing site production and new product introduction (i.e., special projects) as required, oversee customer orders, service, engineering and operations requirements and act as a primary point of contact between Omnicell and our suppliers.**Responsibilities**:- Works with assigned suppliers on continuous improvement in the areas of quality, cost, inventory, delivery and support. Acts as (GFN Site) primary point of contact with assigned suppliers, managing overall supplier relationship from the manufacturing site and/or global perspective. Works well within a matrix organization where reports and accountabilities may be outside of immediate hierarchy Manages spend, assigned suppliers and inventories. Includes securing/analyzing quotes, negotiating pricing/terms, coordinating schedules, inventory management/levels, etc. Makes recommendations with respects to cost, quality and delivery competitiveness. Generates, issues and maintains accurate PO’s to supplier in order to meet production, services and special engineering projects requirements, including tool sourcing and first article qualifications.- Establishes, maintains and strengthens supplier relationships and effectively plans, schedules and monitors movement of materials through global supply chain, up to and including suppliers factory. Effectively utilizes inputs from Planning, Manufacturing, Hardware Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Marketing and other groups to help maintain supplier balance. Develops and utilizes standardized processes for Quarterly reporting of supplier metrics and performance and implements corrective actions to resolve supplier issues as required.- Working with designated Commodity Managers in a matrixed organizational structure, maintains knowledge of global market trends and provides information as required/requested. Includes analysis of market, inventory summaries, cost structures, product life cycles and/or technical improvements that address end-of-life or end-of-service plans.- Working with Purchasing/Commodity Managers, participates in the development of strategic supplier contracts that address sources of supply, price/cost/terms, volumes, delivery, shipments, inventory and other items that may affect consistent supply of materials or services. After contract initiation, monitors and reports on supplier performance as requested and provides recommendations to resolve supplier failure to meet contractual agreements that may delay production or delivery.- Identifies new sources of supply, evaluates new suppliers, performs pre-assessment and manages any follow-up activities required for supplier qualification.- Manages New Product Introductions (NPI) and Manufacturing projects as needed.- Based on SAP requirements loaded by the Master Scheduler, generates, reviews and manages forecasts for the products for the site. Ensures supplier capacity, deliveries, inventory, and risk mitigation actions support business objectives.- Incorporates and fulfills service and repair parts requirements, as needed. Includes stocking plans and negotiation with supplier for vendor-held inventory.- Creates and participates in cross-departmental teams as required (e.g