Buyer

OMM Buyer/Planner

Philips is seeking an

OMM Buyer/Planner

to support supply chain operations and ensure uninterrupted material availability for production. This role is responsible for inventory management, material planning, procurement activities, ERP master data maintenance, supplier collaboration, and driving continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain.

The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while balancing supplier performance, inventory optimization, and production requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage inventory levels, replenishment strategies, and material planning activities to ensure continuity of supply.
• Maintain and update ERP master data, including procurement and replenishment parameters.
• Analyze inventory trends, supply chain KPIs, and planning performance to identify improvement opportunities.
• Execute purchase orders and monitor supplier delivery performance, quality, pricing, and order confirmations.
• Partner with suppliers to validate forecasts, resolve supply issues, and maintain material availability.
• Support product lifecycle management activities and industrialization efforts through accurate planning and inventory controls.
• Monitor material shortages, implement mitigation plans, and coordinate with procurement teams as needed.
• Manage supplier-owned inventory, consignment stock, and vendor-managed inventory programs.
• Conduct inventory analyses, safety stock evaluations, and supply planning simulations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using data analysis and root cause problem-solving methodologies.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with manufacturing, procurement, engineering, and logistics teams to support business objectives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Business Analytics, Operations Research, Data Analytics, Economics, or a related field; OR
• Vocational education with a minimum of 4 years of experience in material planning, inventory management, procurement, or supply chain operations.
• Experience working with ERP systems and inventory management processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and supplier relationship management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic operational environment.

Preferred Skills

• Supply Chain Management (SCM)
• Inventory & Materials Management
• Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems
• Master Data Management (MDM)
• Purchase Order Management
• Vendor Management
• Data Analysis & Interpretation
• Continuous Improvement
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
• Risk Management
• Business Acumen
• Product Lifecycle Management

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.

What you’ll gain

• When you choose to work at Philips you’ll work on life-changing projects; and contribute to innovative health technologies and solutions that improve lives around the world.
• It could be life-changing for you too, with the opportunity to embrace new experiences, learn new skills and make new connections.
• For this project, you’ll work for Philips and become a contract or permanent employee of a Randstad company.
• As a contractor at Philips, you'll enjoy cutting-edge challenges and unexpected experiences that make you a more in-demand professional.
• And as an employee of a Randstad company, you can expect to receive a range of benefits including ongoing support with your personal development and future prospects.

About Philips

We are a health technology company. We built our entire company around the belief that every human matters, and we won't stop until everybody everywhere has access to the quality healthcare that we all deserve. As a contractor or freelancer at Philips, you’ll be part of our diverse collaborative team, helping the lives of others through the contribution you make each day.

The Randstad companies are responsible for finding talent to provide services at Philips. If you are selected to provide services for Philips, you will be employed by a Randstad company and will not be an employee of Philips.

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