Buyer Planner - Spare Parts

Ipsen International Inc•Cherry Valley, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Buyer Planner will coordinate the procurement of goods and services for Ipsen's Spare Parts Department. To be successful in this role it will require strategic sourcing, negotiation, and vendor management to support production processes effectively. The Buyer will work with staff across departments to forecast the production needs of the business and make purchase decisions to balance operational efficiency with cost-effectiveness, ensuring organizational profitability and sustainability.

Requirements

Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
Proficient with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook)
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as price vs. cost analysis, discounts, percentages, proportions, area, circumference, volume, metrics and interest.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Possess strong critical thinking, decision-making, and negotiation abilities.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables where limited standardization exists.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, blueprints, component specifications, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, and business correspondence.
Detail-oriented and solid organizational skills.
Ability to effectively present information via spreadsheets, and computer software.
Ability to timely respond to questions from managers, production supervisors, production personnel and customers.
Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, or related field.
Minimum 3-5 years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment.
Proven experience in financial planning and cost-benefit analysis in a manufacturing or other related environment required.

Nice To Haves

Additional certifications such as Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP) or Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) are a plus.

Responsibilities

Analyze workbench in MRP system and place orders in a timely manner.
Forecast and plan assigned Product Codes at the item level for Spare Parts.
Manage suppliers to reduce costs, improve quality, control inventories and ensure timely flow of material.
Monitor and report key performance metrics, including Purchase Price Variance, inventories, shortages, and supplier performance.
Ensure efficient inventory management to minimize stockouts and maximize inventory utilization.
Develop and maintain in-depth knowledge of assigned products and their associate supplier base.
Demonstrate proficiency in utilizing company specific ERP/MRP systems.
Work closely with production in developing production schedules.
Work with quality assurance to render disposition on defective parts and supplier feedback.
Identify areas for improvement, propose solutions, and implement necessary changes.
May be required to work flexible hours to meet project deadlines.
Develop mutually beneficial, respectful, and effective relationships with peers to ensure seamless coordination between departments, maximize synergy, and maintain a shared vision, strategy, and focus.
Stay updated with industry trends and purchasing practices through continuous professional development and networking.
Coordinate with internal stakeholders such as the production, finance, and logistics departments to ensure alignment of procurement activities with business goals.
Other duties as assigned.