Associate Buyer Direct Trauma and Extremities, Global Procurement Center

Work Flexibility: Hybrid or OnsiteThe Associate Buyer is responsible for executing procurement processes, managing supplier interactions, and ensuring accurate data and order flow. The position works closely with supply planning, production scheduling, and materials planning to maintain continuity of supply and support operational requirements.What you will doMaintain master data in ERP systems, including supplier lead times, product details, and minimum order quantities, ensuring 100% data accuracy and system alignmentCommunicate forecast requirements to suppliers for finished goods, components, and raw materials based on weekly planning cyclesPlace purchase orders in line with defined processes and compliance requirements, ensuring timely and accurate executionMonitor and communicate safety stock levels to suppliers, ensuring alignment with supply plans and inventory targetsReview supplier data for accuracy and compliance with contractual agreements and internal system requirementsAct as primary contact for suppliers, communicating updates on demand changes and adjusting order quantities based on latest planning inputsTrack and report supplier performance using key metrics such as on-time-in-full delivery, lead time compliance, purchase order accuracy, and inventory impactPrepare weekly reports on supply and demand execution, and support cross-functional initiatives to improve procurement and planning processesWhat you will needRequiredBachelor’s degree (minimum) in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.Fluency in written and spoken EnglishMinimum 1 year of experience in supply chain, procurement, or a related operational role.PreferredProficiency in German languageMinimum 1 year of experience in supplier interaction or procurement-related activitiesMinimum 1 year of experience using an enterprise resource planning system.Salary information will be provided during the recruitment process.Travel Percentage: 0%