Material Planner

At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world. Job Overview This role is responsible purchasing materials, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and quality standards. Job Requirements Key Responsibilities • Create, process, and manage purchase orders in SAP for direct and indirect materials. • Ensure purchasing master data and pricing is accurate to support an efficient MRP output. • Source and evaluate suppliers in line with Approved Supplier Lists and quality standards. • Ensure purchased materials meet regulatory and quality requirements. • Monitor inventory levels and demand forecasts to ensure continuity of supply. • Work closely with Quality Assurance to support supplier qualification, audits, and performance reviews • Maintain accurate and compliant procurement records within SAP, ensuring full traceability (batch/lot control where applicable) • Manage supplier performance, including on-time delivery, quality issues, and corrective actions • Collaborate with engineering and production teams on new product introductions and change controls. • Expedite deliveries and resolve supply chain issues to minimise production disruption • Support cost reduction initiatives while maintaining quality and compliance standards • Address invoice discrepancies and support finance with 3-way matching (PO, GR, Invoice) What your background should look like Required Skills & Qualifications • Proven experience in a procurement or purchasing role, ideally within medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or a regulated environment • Strong working knowledge of SAP • Understanding of quality systems and regulatory standards • Experience managing supplier relationships in a controlled supply chain • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills • High attention to detail, especially regarding data accuracy and traceability • Effective communication skills with cross-functional teams • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and reporting tools Competencies Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork