Operations Buyer

Position Summary – Operations Buyer

Based on Materials Planner

Position Summary:
The Operations Buyer supports efficient supply chain operations. In this role, you will be responsible for planning and ordering materials, resolving availability issues, tracking costs, and maintaining accurate records in ERP systems and associated trackers. Your role ensures timely purchases, invoice and cost tracking, master data accuracy during production ramp-up, and regular supplier communication.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review, update, and actively use available inventory and planning towards material orders.
• Monitor and use material resource planning tools for accurate tracking.
• Analyze material plans, identify seasonal patterns, and communicate forecasts to suppliers.
• Resolve routine availability issues, including shortages or returns, to maintain supply continuity.
• Expedite orders, monitor deliveries, and ensure ERP software or other trackers reflect current information about orders.
• Compile and maintain supplier and item profiles to support efficient refresh or renewal processes.
• Build and sustain strong supplier relationships
• Uphold high quality standards in all aspects of supply chain planning.

Qualifications:

• Experience with inventory management, purchasing, and supply chain operations.
• Familiarity with ERP and MRP systems.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to identify and resolve root causes of supply disruptions.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to maintaining accurate records.

For internal hires:

As a member of the Radiology Informatics Supply Chain team, which is part of the Global Managed Services & Americas Software Support organization, you will:

• Work in a globally connected, cross-functional team collaborating with technical delivery, managed services, and support teams to deliver seamless solutions for our customers.
• Embody a culture of operational excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement, where every team member is empowered to take ownership, drive results, and contribute to our mission of improving patient outcomes through reliable, high-quality supply chain operations execution.
• Value transparency, open communication, and mutual support, actively sharing feedback, best practices, and lessons learned to strengthen our processes and foster a sense of belonging and trust.
• Champion customer-centricity and quality, recognizing that every action—from timely order processing to accurate inventory management—impacts patient care and customer satisfaction.
• Demonstrate agility and resilience, adapting to evolving business needs, regulatory requirements, and technology changes, while maintaining a focus on compliance, cost productivity, and continuous improvement.
• Celebrate diversity and inclusion, leveraging the strengths and perspectives of a multicultural team to innovate and solve complex challenges together.

For external hires:

Our Team:
You’ll join a collaborative, globally connected supply chain team that values engagement, diversity, and continuous improvement. We support each other to deliver operational excellence and innovative solutions for optimal supply chain flows. Team members are encouraged to share ideas, support one another, and participate in cross-training and development opportunities.
How we work together
We believe that we are better together than apart. For our office-based teams, this means working in-person at least 3 days per week.
Onsite roles require full-time presence in the company’s facilities.
Field roles are most effectively done outside of the company’s main facilities, generally at the customers’ or suppliers’ locations.
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If you’re interested in this role and have many, but not all, of the experiences needed, we encourage you to apply. You may still be the right candidate for this or other opportunities at Philips. Learn more about our culture of impact with care here.