About TekniPlex Healthcare
TekniPlex is a globally integrated company that delivers innovative solutions through materials science and manufacturing technologies. As a global leader in the healthcare products market, TekniPlex provides medical device components and advanced materials science solutions that contribute to a healthier and more sustainable world.
TekniPlex Healthcare solutions are present in some of the most recognized medical and pharmaceutical brands, supporting critical applications that require high performance, precision, and regulatory compliance.
Headquartered in Wayne, Pennsylvania, TekniPlex employs 9,000 team members globally, with operations in Belgium, Brazil, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Germany, India, Italy, Mexico, Northern Ireland, Slovakia, and the United States.
Career Opportunity
SENIOR PLANNER / BUYER – Site Juarez, chihuahua, Mexico.
TekniPlex Healthcare
At TekniPlex Healthcare, we are seeking highly specialized talent to join our team as a SENIOR PLANNER / BUYER, a key role in ensuring technical excellence, process robustness, and compliance with quality standards in a regulated environment.
Required Profile
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Commerce, Logistics, or related field.
Experience
- 5 to 8 years of experience in previous experience in materials planning and/or purchasing, preferably in manufacturing industries.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyze material requirements based on demand forecasts, production orders, and inventory levels.
- Monitor inventory levels to avoid shortages or excess stock.
- Issue purchase orders and follow up through material receipt.
- Ensure ERP/MRP system information is accurate and up to date.
- Collaborate with production, logistics, warehouse, and finance teams to prevent delays in internal processes such as receiving and payments.
- Resolve issues related to delays, shortages, or quality problems.
- Develop and follow up on short-, medium-, and long-term supply plans.
- Develop and maintain the Master Production Schedule (MPS) according to customer demand and approved forecasts.
- Schedule production orders ensuring compliance with validated routes, processes, and installed capacity; adjust production plans based on demand changes, quality deviations, or constraints.
- Under supervision, negotiate prices, commercial terms, and delivery times with suppliers.
- Coordinate material pickup and/or delivery at various supplier locations.
- Evaluate supplier performance in cost, quality, and delivery compliance.
- Identify opportunities for improvement in costs, processes, and service levels.
Required Knowledge
- Previous experience in materials planning and/or purchasing, as well as production scheduling.
- Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems.
- Strong analytical and data management skills.
- Negotiation and effective communication skills.
- Organization, results-oriented mindset, and priority management.
- Proficiency in Excel or other analytical tools.
Languages
Key Competencies
- Analytical thinking
- Planning and organization
- Negotiation
- Teamwork
- Decision-making
- Internal customer orientation
Why TekniPlex Healthcare?
TekniPlex Healthcare leverages advanced materials science and technologies to develop and deliver critical solutions for medical devices, diagnostics, drug delivery systems, and sterile packaging. As a full-service CDMO partner, we support our customers throughout the entire product lifecycle, from design and development to manufacturing and final assembly.
Our continuously evolving portfolio helps meet the demand for mission-critical healthcare products, positively impacting healthcare professionals and patients around the world.