Sr Buyer/Planner
LocationSan Isidro, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Work moderemote
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Experience5+ yrs
Company size10,000+ people
PostedOct 5, 2026 · 1w ago
Verified live1d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
5+ years of experience in supply chain planning, purchasing, procurement, materials management, or inventory management.
Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, BPCS, or equivalent.
Experience managing suppliers and purchase orders in a manufacturing environment.
Experience with MRP/ERP planning systems.
Skills
SAP
Oracle
BPCS
ERP
MRP
About the company
Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact.
A Day in the Life
The Senior Buyer/Planner is responsible for ensuring uninterrupted supply of direct materials required for manufacturing operations while optimizing inventory, supplier performance, and cost. This position serves as the key link between Supply Chain Planning, Sourcing, Operations, Quality, Engineering, and external suppliers to balance customer service, inventory investment, and operational efficiency.
The role develops and executes purchasing and supply plans, manages supplier commitments, drives resolution of supply risks, and leads continuous improvement initiatives that support Medtronic’s mission, quality standards, and operational objectives.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.
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Sources, purchases, plans, and schedules the movement of raw materials, packaging materials, parts, components, services, supplies, finished goods, and related material through production and inventory process.
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Identifies raw material, component, and related requirements from engineering and production specifications and schedules.
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In front-end procurement mode, analyzes data and determines factors that affect prices and determines lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and ability to meet required schedules.
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Coordinates and follows up with production, warehouse, and engineering personnel to ensure appropriate procurement, scheduling, and movement of materials and services.
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Compiles information to keep informed on price trends and manufacturing processes.
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May monitor performance of suppliers and collaborate on demand analysis planning.
Experience:
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5+ years of experience in supply chain planning, purchasing, procurement, materials management, or inventory management.
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Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, BPCS, or equivalent.
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Experience managing suppliers and purchase orders in a manufacturing environment.
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Experience with MRP/ERP planning systems.