Buyer Planner - EMEA

Responsibilities

• Identify, assess, and choose suppliers throughout the EMEA region according to cost, quality, delivery, and compliance criteria.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, Incoterms, and commercial terms with regional suppliers within established procurement frameworks.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with a diverse, multi-country supplier base; conduct regular supplier performance reviews.
• Hold suppliers accountable through important metrics such as timely delivery, lead-time adherence, quality performance, and responsiveness.
• Proactively manage supplier risks related to capacity constraints, logistics disruptions, regulatory changes, and geopolitical factors.
• Initiate bid packs and support regional sourcing initiatives where applicable.
• Manage purchase orders for direct and indirect materials using MRP recommendations and regional supply plans.
• Expedite, de-expedite, push out, or cancel POs to respond to changes in demand, supply, or logistics constraints.
• Analyze historical data, forecasts, and demand trends to adjust ordering strategies across EMEA.
• Maintain inventory within defined min/max targets while minimizing excess, slow-moving, and obsolete inventory.
• Apply inventory optimization principles such as safety stock, EOQ, JIT, ABC analysis, MOQ, and lead-time netting.
• Ensure supply continuity across longer and more variable EMEA lead times.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Logistics, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years of experience in procurement, buying, or planning within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems and end-to-end supply chain processes.
• Experience managing PO lifecycle, supplier performance, inventory targets, and expediting activities.
• Solid understanding of BOMs, lead times, and manufacturing constraints.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, data analysis).
• Ability to manage dynamic priorities and resolve supply issues independently.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and collaborator management skills.
• Experience working with EMEA suppliers or cross-border supply chains is highly desirable.
• Multilingual capability and professional procurement certifications (APICS, ISM, APS) are a plus.
• Why Aristocrat?
• World Leader in Gaming Entertainment
• Robust benefits package
• Global career opportunities
• Our Values
• All about the Player
• Talent Unleashed
• Collective Brilliance
• Good Business Good Citizen
• Travel Expectations
• None
• Additional Information
• At this time, we are unable to sponsor work visas for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the job posting location for this position on a full-time basis without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.

Benefits

Additional Information

Aristocrat is looking for a dedicated Buyer Planner for the EMEA region. In this role, you will ensure the smooth flow of materials and services, supporting our Configure-to-Order production and field service needs across several countries. This position suits individuals who excel in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and want to make a meaningful impact on our supply chain operations. Join us in our mission to bring happiness to life through the power of play!

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