Rapid Medical is a fast-growing medical device company focused on developing, manufacturing, and selling innovative devices for endovascular interventional procedures.
We are looking for an experienced Planner / Buyer to join our Operations team and take end-to-end ownership of material planning and purchasing, making sure production always has the materials it needs while keeping inventory levels balanced and healthy.
This role combines planning and hands-on purchasing activities in a dynamic, regulated medical device manufacturing environment.
LOCATION: Yokneam, Israel
SCOPE & RESPONSIBILITIES
Own the material planning process end to end: translate demand forecasts and production plans into a procurement and material supply plan, based on inventory levels, lead times, reorder points, and safety stock
Set up the MRP process in Priority ERP, maintain it, and take full control of its ongoing operation and outputs
Execute purchasing activities, including issuing purchase orders, following up on deliveries, and ensuring on-time supply
Monitor inventory levels and incoming deliveries, proactively identifying shortages, delays, and supply risks while preventing excess inventory
Manage ongoing relationships with suppliers and subcontractors, develop a broad supplier base with alternative sources, and maintain competitive pricing, quality, and delivery performance
Collaborate with R&D during NPI and design transfer activities, including defining purchasing needs for new products and identifying suitable suppliers
Work closely with the Finance team on invoice approvals, purchase order matching, and resolving supplier payment issues
Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Warehouse teams
Ensure purchasing activities comply with relevant regulatory and quality requirements for the medical device industry
Leverage AI tools for advanced analysis, automation, and continuous improvement of planning and purchasing processes