Buyer/Planner

About the role

The Buyer/Planner will interface with all departments and will ensure movement of material on both a regular and expedited basis. Activities include planning, placing, and maintaining of purchase orders & Work Orders, managing inventory levels, expediting material when necessary, sourcing of suppliers. This position will cross-train for departmental responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Research and evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, and reliability.
• Responsible for open orders, specifications, quality issues and invoice discrepancies.
• Development of programs to improve supplier quality and dependability, along with internal purchasing procedures.
• Monitor cost, schedule and scope of assigned subcontracts to assure best quality, value and timely delivery.
• Responsible for using ERP system to process all approved purchase requisitions, as well as daily material requirement demands.
• Follow up on deliveries and expedites as needed.
• Negotiate and administer contracts with suppliers.
• Support new program launches by sourcing capable suppliers.
• Maintain accurate cost information in all systems.
• Replenish inventory in a timely manner using MRP Reports.
• Respond to and resolve all assigned QC issues.
• Establishes files and controls for all outgoing and incoming correspondence on each assigned order.
• Work with Manufacturing departments to ensure movement of work orders on schedule.

Qualifications

• Planning experience is required; Purchasing experience desirable.
• Familiarity with machine shop planning and supplies procurement processes.
• Proficient with MS Office products & experience with ERP Systems.
• High level of oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast paced environment.
• Bachelor Degree in Supply Management or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 3 years related procurement or planning experience.
• Sage experience a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical
• Dental
• 401(K)
• Paid time off

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.