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Buyer Planner

Summary:   Plans and purchases materials, supplies and services to maximize production efficiency using Material Resource Planning software.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:    

  • Works closely with Operations to coordinate the planning of schedules to meet on-time delivery requirements; maintains and distributes Dispatch List.
  • Optimizes inventory levels to ensure the supply of materials meets production demands.
  • Creates and distributes internal work orders, makes inventory and Bill of Material (BOM) adjustments.
  • Creates and executes purchase orders; competitively quotes items to be purchased; effectively negotiates price, payment terms, and delivery schedules.
  • Sources and qualifies new suppliers.
  • Monitors supplier’s delivery and quality performance and price variance. 
  • Collaborates with suppliers and internal team members around quality issues.
  • Communicates schedules and progress to completion to all levels within the organization.
  • Assists in expediting orders as necessary.
  • Applies continuous improvement methods to enhance manufacturing quality, reliability, and/or cost-effectiveness.
  • Performs other assignments as necessary.
  • Maintains a professional working relationship and effectively communicates with all employees, managers, vendors, customers and regulatory agencies.
  • Understands and complies with company policies and procedures, regulatory requirements and safety regulations.
  • Regular attendance at work is required.

Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain or Operations Management, or related field preferred; minimum of three years’ experience in material planning and procurement in a manufacturing environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Knowledge of various raw materials and machining processes, lean training and other techniques for maximizing the effective/efficient production of related products preferred.