
Materials Supervisor
This is where you save and sustain lives
At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. You’ll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients.
Baxter’s products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare.
Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work.
Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives— where your purpose accelerates our mission.
Your Role at Baxter
Directly and through subordinates, the Materials Supervisor is responsible for all purchasing activities related to plant operations, which includes procurement of all direct and indirect materials, capital equipment, and services. Develop, implement, and execute materials management processes in support of supply chain and business objectives.
Your team
Baxter is focused on saving and sustaining lives by manufacturing high-quality products. We strive to create quality products for our customers each day.
Delivering life-saving products is about getting them right, and attention to detail is how we make sure we meet that challenge. We are a team that supports each other throughout each shift. Working together in a supportive and open culture makes our processes evolve for the better and engages our workforce.
What You'll Be Doing
Develop and Implement Procurement Strategies: Create strategies that align with the company's objectives to optimize purchasing processes and reduce costs.
Supplier Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, negotiate contracts, and ensure compliance with agreements. Responsible for supporting and monitoring SNCs (Supplier Notice of Change) to ensure the required changes are effectively implemented.
Procurement Process Oversight: Manage the entire procurement process from purchase requests to the final receipt of goods, ensuring timely delivery and quality control.
Budget Management: Monitor and manage the procurement budget, preparing cost analyses and reports to track spending and identify savings opportunities and MIP (Margin Improvement Projects).
Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams to understand their supply needs and coordinate procurement activities accordingly.
Inventory Oversight: Monitor and manage inventory levels to ensure adequate stock of direct and indirect materials.
Team Management: Supervise tool crib and purchasing operations, including hiring, training, and scheduling employees to optimize operations.
Data Management: Utilize inventory management software to track stock levels, deliveries, and shipments, ensuring accurate record-keeping.
What You'll Bring
Remain in a stationary position for 50% or more of the time.
Constantly operate a computer and other office equipment.
Ability to think strategically and globally.
Excellent project management, facilitation, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
Financial acumen; high degree of ethics.
Ability to build strategic supplier relationships.
Must have basic English written and oral communication skills adequate to communicate with other team members
Understand verbal and written safety and quality instructions and read and comprehend written work instructions including words and drawing.
Bachelor's desirable. Prefer 5 years overall business and/or purchasing and materials management experience.
We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Baxter, we are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The estimated base salary for this position is $76,000 - $104,500 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than of the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. For questions about this, our pay philosophy, and available benefits, please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply and are selected for an interview.
US Benefits at Baxter (except for Puerto Rico)
This is where your well-being matters. Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical and dental coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching. We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees. For additional information regarding Baxter US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits | Baxter
Equal Employment Opportunity
Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.
Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal
Reasonable Accommodations
Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please click on the link here and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.
Recruitment Fraud Notice
Baxter has discovered incidents of employment scams, where fraudulent parties pose as Baxter employees, recruiters, or other agents, and engage with online job seekers in an attempt to steal personal and/or financial information. To learn how you can protect yourself, review our Recruitment Fraud Notice.
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