Buyer Planner I

ATS Automation•Hartford, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Buyer Planner I is responsible for executing and supporting sourcing, purchasing, and planning activities related to production systems, including the procurement of standard materials as well as custom-fabricated components from machine and fabrication shops. This role actively tracks purchase order fulfillment, maintains ERP system data integrity, and assists the Operations team in achieving departmental objectives through effective supplier coordination, expediting, and issue resolution.

Requirements

Ability to process purchasing documentation in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Proficiency in utilizing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems (e.g., JD Edwards).
Ability to track, monitor, and maintain purchase order delivery schedules.
Ability to assist in expediting purchase orders.
Ability to support the resolution of invoicing discrepancies.
Ability to continuously maintain accurate ERP records, focusing on item masters and vendor information.
Ability to review basic part blueprints and technical specifications.
Ability to manage sourcing of custom-manufactured parts from fabrication and machine shop vendors, including RFQ development, supplier evaluation, and coordination.
Ability to assist in the negotiation process by gathering pricing data and preparing cost comparisons.
Ability to communicate daily with suppliers to expedite and resolve problems regarding costs, quality issues, quantity discrepancies, and delivery delays.
Ability to research and qualify potential new sources of supply for materials and services.
Ability to perform preliminary review of product and services data to identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
Ability to gather and organize historical purchasing data and market pricing information.
Strong foundational understanding of MRP principles and how system parameters impact supply chain reporting and planning decisions.
Ability to adhere to departmental policies, Company safety rules, and Code of Business Conduct.

Responsibilities

Process purchasing documentation (i.e., requisitions, purchase orders, cancellation forms) in accordance with company policies and procedures, utilizing the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system (e.g., JD Edwards).
Track, monitor, and maintain purchase order delivery schedules to ensure supplier adherence to committed dates and support on-time production.
Assist in expediting purchase orders based on priorities established by project teams and Senior Planners.
Support the resolution of invoicing discrepancies by liaising with Accounts Payable and suppliers, and preparing documentation for approval.
Continuously maintain accurate ERP records, specifically focusing on item masters and vendor information, to ensure system integrity and accurate Material Requirements Planning (MRP) functionality.
Review basic part blueprints and technical specifications to understand the required subcontract work and prepare information for vendor selection.
Manage sourcing of custom-manufactured parts from fabrication and machine shop vendors, including RFQ development, supplier evaluation, and coordination to meet technical, cost, and delivery requirements.
Assist in the negotiation process by gathering pricing data and preparing cost comparisons.
Communicate daily with suppliers to expedite and resolve problems regarding costs, quality issues, quantity discrepancies, and delivery delays.
Research and qualify potential new sources of supply for materials and services, presenting findings to the planning team.
Perform preliminary review of product and services data to identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements, presenting findings to the planning team.
Gather and organize historical purchasing data and market pricing information to support the effective use of benchmarking for competitive pricing.
Develop a strong foundational understanding of MRP principles and how system parameters impact supply chain reporting and planning decisions.
Adhere to departmental policies, as well as all Company safety rules and Code of Business Conduct.
Other duties as assigned to support the Purchasing/Supply Chain department.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package
Comprehensive benefits (including health, dental vision and employee assistance program)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan Eligibility
401k with employer match
Tuition reimbursement
Wellness reimbursement
Paid time off
Annual paid volunteer day off
Fully climate-controlled environment
Professional growth opportunities
And more!