Buyer/Planner - Urgent Need

Position : Buyer/Planner Location : San Diego, CA Duration : 6 Months Total Hours/week : 40.00 pay rate: $20-25/hr 1st Shift Client: Medical Device Company Job Category: Procurement Group Level Of Experience: Mid-Level Employment Type: Contract on W2 (Need US Citizens Or GC Holders Only) Job Description Responsible for identifying and procuring goods and services at a fair and reason price to ensure business continuity for the production lines and manage optimal inventory levels. Solicit quotes, issue annual contracts based on forecast, review requisitions and release POs for the entire life cycle of the Products. Coordinate logistics and ensure JIT delivery. Negotiate effectively with Suppliers to avoid Purchase Price Variance (PPV) and partner with Sourcing when a potential PPV is greater $5k. Keep the Production Lines running using Kanban Program.Work with stakeholders and peers (Sourcing, Quality, Material Coordinators, Planning, Transportation, Engineers, Finance) to ensure requests are fulfilled. Improve supplier relationships and performance (service, on-time delivery, quality, reconciliation of invoices, POs and documentation).Lead and participate in continuous improvement/Kaizen events to improve Purchasing productivity and reduce pain points. Experience Required: 5 years Skills Required Work effectively with all types of personalities and provide excellent customer service to Suppliers and StakeholdersUnderstanding of the Supply Chain, and ability to use critical thinking and decision-making skills to optimize the flow of materials and know when to ship by air, rail, sea or ground transportationComprehension of part and change order specification requirementsFollow a set of procedures and processes (ability to follow standard work instructions and flex with the business changes)Experience working with and communicating effectively with Suppliers and StakeholdersUnderstanding of accounting principles and practices to best manage inventory, open POs, prevent PPV, reconciliation issues, and scrap, and pay Suppliers accurately and on-time.Excellent communication skills (listening, presentation, interpersonal, written) with leaders, managers, stakeholders, peers and suppliersMRP and SAP experience to plan and place POs to support the Production linesMS Office (Excel required)Ability to work on computers, facilitate conference and phone callsProject Management experience Attributes Required Understanding of Kaizens: Six Sigma and Lean, Kanban and end-to-end Supply ChainWork with the utmost integrity and build positive relationshipsAbility to lead and take initiativeAbility to work independently and also as a team playerAttention to detail and organizational skillsDependable, accountable and responsibleHave a sense of urgency and take initiativeContinuous improvement and problem-solving know-how Education Bachelor’s degreeMBA preferredSix Sigma or Lean certificationAPICS, CPIM certification Nice To Have Ultriva experienceSharePoint experienceSkype experience