Waters
Life Sciences
Planneruyer
“Planneruyer at Waters. Skills: Procurement, Planning, Supply chain, Negotiation. Shape procurement strategy. Select top-tier suppliers”
Industry & Context.
Analytical; Problem-solving
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
High School Diploma and 5 years experience in planning or buying role, Associates Degree in related field and 3 years of experience in planning or buying role
Nice to Have
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field, Experience in life sciences or manufacturing industry, Knowledge of GxP regulations and quality systems
What You'll Do.
Shape procurement strategy
Select top-tier suppliers
Negotiate win-win contracts
Build lasting partnerships
Master the planning game
Anticipate material needs
Execute with precision
Create and release purchase orders
Drive supplier excellence
Track supplier performance
Elevate supplier performance
Optimize inventory intelligence
Strike balance between stockouts and excess inventory
Leverage MRP/ERP systems
Collaborate cross-functionally
Partner with Production
Understand material needs
Solve supply chain challenges
Identify strategic sourcing initiatives
Implement process improvements
Implement negotiation tactics
Prepare purchasing reports
Inform strategic decisions
Maintain adherence to purchasing policies
Maintain adherence to procedures
Maintain adherence to regulatory requirements
Join cross-functional teams
Work on new product launches
Work on continuous improvement initiatives
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Production teams; Quality teams; R&D teams
Communication Scope
Written communication; Verbal communication; Interpersonal skills
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