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Edwards Lifesciences is the leading global structural heart innovation company, driven by a passion to improve patient lives. Through breakthrough technologies, world-class evidence and partnerships with clinicians and healthcare stakeholders, our employees are inspired by our patient-focused culture to deliver life-changing innovations to those who need them most.
We recently announced plans to expand in Spain by building a new, state-of-the-art manufacturing plant in Moncada, Valencia. When it becomes operational in 2026, the plant will manufacture Edwards' surgical and transcatheter heart valve replacement technologies and will join a global network of more than 16,000 talented team members and five other production plants. Our new facility in Moncada will welcome up to 1,500 dedicated team members by 2029 across manufacturing, engineering, and several other professional career paths. Hiring for professional positions has started and will continue through the winter and early spring, with specialized training for manufacturing hires beginning in the fall of 2025.
The Role:
Plan the procurement of the material required to support Customer Demand and New Product introduction, and develop and execute the business unit production schedule.
How you will make an Impact:
Plan materials requirements aligned to the demand coming from theproduction schedules and new product launches, with increased complexity and volume and with higher level of autonomy. Including:
Working with the supplier and supplier quality to ensure materials are made to the proper specs
Analyzing current EW and VMI (Vendor Managed Inventory) levels to determine if VMI release is warranted, and communicate inventory and future requirements to supplier
Negotiating pricing and delivery
Leading cross functional teams to resolve obstacles to meeting the schedule, including, but not limited to, resolving issues with non-conforming material, unclear specifications or vendor capacity constraints
Provide spend analysis and insights that drive operational improvement and cost savings. Report on Procurement Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and forecast performance for various spend categories
Expediting purchase orders as required. Includes expediting material from the receiving dock though receiving inspection, to production stores
Establish and maintain gross inventory targets with increased complexity and may review work of associates/team members. Includes developing action plans to minimize inventory exposure and for scrapping or mitigating excess and obsolete parts based on business information.
Collaborate with internal departments and suppliers in analyzing pricing and department needs, making recommendations and implementing agreed upon solutions for cost reduction, efficiencies, and process improvement
What you will need:
Bachelor's Degree with 5 years of previous related experience
Other: Experience in purchasing and/or production control and logistics
Other: Experience working in a medical device and/or regulated industry
What else we look for:
Experience ERP (e.g. JDE) preferred
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills including negotiating and relationship management skills
Good problem-solving and critical thinking skills, strong analytical and statistical skills
Solid knowledge of material requirements planning (MRP) and inventory management programs (e.g., JIT/Kanban, Min/Max)
Solid knowledge of market and economic indicators, practices and procurement procedures
Strict attention to detail
Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast paced environment and act as a resource for colleagues with less experience
Must be able to work in a team environment, including inter-departmental teams, representing the organization on specific projects, and vendors/suppliers
Participates in determining objectives of assignment; plans schedules and arranges own activities in accomplishing objectives
Adhere to all company rules and requirements (e.g., pandemic protocols, Environmental Health & Safety rules) and take adequate control measures in preventing injuries to themselves and others as well as to the protection of environment and prevention of pollution under their span of influence/control
What is it like to work at Edwards Lifesciences in Spain?
As a global leader in patient-focused medical innovations, we offer rewarding opportunities and exciting challenges in a truly international, dynamic and friendly work environment.
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where all employees can grow, personally and professionally. To achieve this, we offer on-the-job development, training opportunities and the support and guidance provided by dedicated employee groups (the Edwards Network of Women, Edwards Foundation charity team, sustainability activities, and others).
Edwards Lifesciences in Spain also offers the following benefits:
* Competitive Compensation and Benefits package
* Pension plan
* Life Insurance
* Medical plan
* Service Awards
* Enhanced Leave benefits
* Employee Stock Purchase Programme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Comprehensive Wellness programme including gym membership reimbursement, fresh fruit in the office, yoga lessons, subsidized massages, mindfulness sessions, educational events, charity activities and much more.
Benefits are regulated by an internal policy which contains the full details regarding the entitlement and conditions for the benefits. Benefits policy and components may vary by location.
About Us
Edwards Lifesciences is the global leader in patient-focused medical innovations for structural heart disease, as well as critical care and surgical monitoring. Driven by a passion to help patients, the company collaborates with the world's leading clinicians and researchers to address unmet healthcare needs, working to improve patient outcomes and enhance lives. Headquartered in Irvine, California, Edwards Lifesciences has extensive operations in North America, Europe, Japan, Latin America and Asia and currently employs over 15,000 individuals worldwide.
For us, helping patients is not a slogan - it's our life's work. From developing devices that replace or repair a diseased heart valve to creating new technologies that monitor vital signs in the critical care setting, we focus on helping patients regain and improve the quality of their life.
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