Demand Planner/Buyer

Job description

Join us in pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably. Our inspiring and caring environment forms a global community that celebrates diversity and individuality. We encourage you to step beyond your comfort zone, offering resources and flexibility to foster your professional and personal growth, all while valuing your unique contributions. Varian Medical Systems, a Siemens Healthineers company is hiring a Senior Buyer/Planner in Palo Alto, California. In this role you will be responsible for driving effective supply planning, procurement execution, and inventory optimization through advanced data analysis and cross functional collaboration. This role requires strong analytical capability, expert-level Excel skills, and the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights that support business objectives, cost optimization, and service-level performance. What You will do: - Develop and execute purchase plans aligned with demand forecasts, production schedules, and inventory targets - Analyze large datasets to identify trends, risks, and opportunities related to demand variability, supplier performance, lead times, and cost drivers - Own i...