Buyer Planner

About the role

We are looking for a Buyer Planner to support procurement and planning activities for a hybrid team based in Cary, North Carolina. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone who can balance purchasing coordination with day-to-day planning support in a fast-paced branch environment. The person in this role will help maintain material flow, work closely with internal stakeholders, and contribute to efficient buying operations while ensuring priorities stay aligned with business needs.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing and planning activities to help ensure materials and supplies are available when needed.
• Coordinate with internal teams and vendors to track orders, confirm delivery timing, and address supply-related issues.
• Review demand, inventory levels, and order requirements to support effective replenishment decisions.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, planning data, and related documentation within company systems.
• Monitor open orders and follow up on delays, shortages, or discrepancies to minimize operational disruption.
• Support branch operations by aligning procurement activity with scheduling needs and business priorities.
• Communicate status updates clearly to stakeholders regarding order progress, availability, and potential risks.
• Contribute to process consistency by following established buying procedures and supporting ongoing operational improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting purchasing, procurement, or material planning functions in a business environment.
• Working knowledge of buying processes and supply coordination practices.
• Familiarity with hiring processes is preferred based on the business environment and cross-functional support needs.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
• Comfortable working in a hybrid setting and collaborating with both onsite and remote teams.
• Proficiency with business systems, spreadsheets, and standard office software for tracking and reporting.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to work productively across teams and with external suppliers.