Edwards Lifesciences is the leading global structural heart innovation company, driven by a passion to improve patient lives. Through breakthrough technologies, world-class evidence and partnerships with clinicians and healthcare stakeholders, our employees are inspired by our patient-focused culture to deliver life-changing innovations to those who need them most.

We recently announced plans to expand in Spain by building a new, state-of-the-art manufacturing plant in Moncada, Valencia. When it becomes operational in 2026, the plant will manufacture Edwards' surgical and transcatheter heart valve replacement technologies and will join a global network of more than 16,000 talented team members and five other production plants. Our new facility in Moncada will welcome up to 1,500 dedicated team members by 2029 across manufacturing, engineering, and several other professional career paths. Hiring for professional positions has started and will continue through the winter and early spring, with specialized training for manufacturing hires beginning in the fall of 2025.

The Role:

Plan the procurement of the material required to support Customer Demand and New Product introduction, and develop and execute the business unit production schedule.

How you will make an Impact:

• Plan materials requirements aligned to the demand coming from the production schedules and new product launches, with increased complexity and volume and with higher level of autonomy. Including: 

• Working with the supplier and supplier quality to ensure materials are made to the proper specs

• Analyzing current EW and VMI (Vendor Managed Inventory) levels to determine if VMI release is warranted, and communicate inventory and future requirements to supplier

• Negotiating pricing and delivery

• Leading cross functional teams to resolve obstacles to meeting the schedule, including, but not limited to, resolving issues with non-conforming material, unclear specifications or vendor capacity constraints 

• Provide spend analysis and insights that drive operational improvement and cost savings. Report on Procurement Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and forecast performance for various spend categories

• Expediting purchase orders as required.  Includes expediting material from the receiving dock though receiving inspection, to production stores

• Establish and maintain gross inventory targets with increased complexity and may review work of associates/team members. Includes developing action plans to minimize inventory exposure and for scrapping or mitigating excess and obsolete parts based on business information.

• Collaborate with internal departments and suppliers in analyzing pricing and department needs, making recommendations and implementing agreed upon solutions for cost reduction, efficiencies, and process improvement

What you will need:

• Bachelor's Degree with 5 years of previous related experience

• Other: Experience in purchasing and/or production control and logistics

• Other: Experience working in a medical device and/or regulated industry

What else we look for:

• Proven expertise in Microsoft Office Suite

• Experience ERP (e.g. JDE) preferred

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills including negotiating and relationship management skills

• Good problem-solving and critical thinking skills, strong analytical and statistical skills

• Solid knowledge of material requirements planning (MRP) and inventory management programs (e.g., JIT/Kanban, Min/Max)

• Solid knowledge of market and economic indicators, practices and procurement procedures

• Strict attention to detail

• Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels

• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast paced environment and act as a resource for colleagues with less experience

• Must be able to work in a team environment, including inter-departmental teams, representing the organization on specific projects, and vendors/suppliers

• Participates in determining objectives of assignment; plans schedules and arranges own activities in accomplishing objectives

• Adhere to all company rules and requirements (e.g., pandemic protocols, Environmental Health & Safety rules) and take adequate control measures in preventing injuries to themselves and others as well as to the protection of environment and prevention of pollution under their span of influence/control

What is  it  like  to work at  Edwards  Lifesciences  in  Spain?

As a global leader in patient-focused medical innovations, we offer rewarding opportunities and exciting challenges in a truly international, dynamic and friendly work environment.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where all employees can grow, personally and professionally. To achieve this, we offer on-the-job development, training opportunities and the support and guidance provided by dedicated employee groups (the Edwards Network of Women, Edwards Foundation charity team, sustainability activities, and others).  

Edwards  Lifesciences  in  Spain  also  offers  the  following  benefits:

• Competitive  Compensation  and  Benefits  package
• Flexible  working  hours,  remote  working
• Pension  plan
• Life  Insurance
• Medical plan
• Meal  Vouchers  
• Service  Awards
• Enhanced  Leave  benefits
• Employee  Stock  Purchase  Programme
• Employee  Assistance  Programme
• Comprehensive Wellness  programme  including  gym  membership  reimbursement,  fresh  fruit  in  the office,  yoga  lessons,  subsidized  massages,  mindfulness  sessions,  educational events,  charity  activities and  much more.

Benefits  are  regulated  by  an  internal policy  which  contains  the  full details regarding  the entitlement and  conditions  for  the  benefits.  Benefits  policy and  components  may  vary  by  location.