As Materials Planning/Procurement Manager at Smiths Detection Americas, you will oversee the procurement execution processes and lead a team of buyers to ensure efficient, timely, and cost-effective supply. You will collaborate cross-functionally to develop and implement the materials planning strategy to ensure efficient, timely, and cost-effective availability of raw materials, components, and finished goods to support production schedules, enhance customer service, strengthen supplier relationships, and drive cost savings.
Key responsibilities and accountabilities:
- Lead and manage a team of procurement professionals focused on MRP execution, tactical procurement, inventory management and customer service.
- Ensure effective execution of purchase orders, supplier communications, and delivery tracking to support the Master Production Schedule (MPS) and Sales Plan while minimizing excess and obsolete inventory.
- Oversee the use of ERP/MRP systems to ensure accurate materials planning parameters and procurement master data.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align materials planning/procurement activities with production and project timelines.
- Monitor supplier delivery performance, resolve delivery or quality issues, and foster continuous improvement.
- Implement inventory optimization strategies (e.g., safety stock modeling, reorder point adjustments, ABC classification).
- Drive process improvements to enhance procurement efficiency and responsiveness.
- Support strategic sourcing initiatives by providing data, insights, and operational expertise.
- Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulatory requirements.