Sr Buyer/Planner
About this role
About Mozarc Medical
At Mozarc Medical, our vision is to reimagine the future of holistic kidney health technology. Established in 2023 out of equal investments from DaVita, a leading provider of kidney care services, and Medtronic, one of the world’s largest medical device companies, Mozarc Medical offers an exciting and unique start-up experience backed by the support of two long-time industry and market leaders.
Driven by our mission and values, we put our patients at the center of all we do. Our employees play a key role in developing technology solutions that enrich patients’ lives and create meaningful progress in the treatment of kidney disease. Find your purpose and passion at Mozarc Medical.
Location: Cartago, Costa Rica
Bilingual (English & Spanish) required
Join a new manufacturing site in Cartago—currently under construction—and be a part of shaping how it operates from day one. Located in one of the world’s leading hubs for medical device manufacturing, this is a unique opportunity to grow your career in a dynamic and expanding organization.
A Day in the Life:
In this role, you will be responsible for planning, purchasing, and coordinating materials to ensure smooth and reliable production.
You will:
- Source, purchase, plan and schedule the movement of raw materials, packaging materials, parts, components, services, supplies, finished goods, and related material through production and inventory process.
- Identify raw material, component, and related requirements from engineering and production specifications and schedules.
- In front-end procurement mode, analyze data and determine factors that affect prices and determine lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and ability to meet required schedules.
- Coordinate and follow up with production, warehouse, and engineering personnel to ensure appropriate procurement, scheduling, and movement of materials and services.
- Be responsible for product availability and inventory levels from raw materials through delivery at the distribution center, including wing to wing ownership of materials supply, production planning, contract manufacturing processes, and system transactional ownership.
- Compile information to keep informed on price trends and manufacturing processes.
- May monitor performance of suppliers and collaborate on demand analysis planning.
Required Knowledge & Experience:
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Requires a Bachelors degree and minimum 7 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
- Bilingual (English & Spanish proficiency) required
Nice to have:
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Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skill
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Experience working cross-functionally in a manufacturing environment
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Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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Company at a glance
Mozarc Medical is an independent company launched by Medtronic and DaVita in 2023. Mozarc Medical focuses exclusively on developing meaningful and innovative kidney health technologies globally that reimagine holistic kidney care for the future – including kidney access solutions, home dialysis technologies, and advancements in acute therapies. Because patients, caregivers, clinicians -- they all deserve better. We are here. We are ready. We are Mozarc Medical. Learn more by visiting mozarcmedical.com.
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