Buyer/Planner

Polymer Technology Systems, Inc • Whitestown, IN

8d • Onsite

About The Position

This position will plan and purchase raw and processed materials, office products, and miscellaneous goods. The key responsibilities include identifying and sourcing qualified primary and secondary suppliers, and to create and manage reports and schedules. Responsible for coordinating raw material flow and ensure on-time delivery of all materials. Must have the ability to develop and maintain good supplier relationships while professionally resolving issues in a fair and ethical manner. Strong negotiation skills are necessary to secure favorable terms for price, inventory levels, payment, and delivery terms. Will plan orders based on production schedule to ensure material coverage and timely delivery. This position will partner with the Quality Department to meet supplier requirement for PTS.

Requirements

• Attention to detail including revision control, lot numbers, expiration dates
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to respond quickly to changing supply requirements
• Commitment to PTS Supplier Controls Policies and Procedures in daily activities
• MS Word, MS Excel programs
• Associates degree or 5+ years of buyer/planner experience required
• MAS500 experience or similar ERP system experience required

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in business related field preferred
• APICS certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Maintains appropriate balance of inventory through appropriate safety stock inventory levels and optimum order quantities from material planning, ordering, and adjustments of delivery dates on open purchase orders
• Plans and schedules materials to meet production schedule and forecasted demand including implementation of new revisions and/or new part numbers as communicated via an ECN (Engineering Change Notice) and in alignment with associated purchase specifications
• Prepares and issues purchase orders to suppliers on Approved Vendor List making sure to include part number, revision number and any comments to convey information critical to the supplier to ensure alignment with purchase specifications
• Prepares purchase orders for purchase requisitions submitted by PTS departments
• Ensures required approval levels are attained for all purchase orders before order is submitted to supplier
• Identifies need for any new supplier, including follow up to ensure Supplier Classification and other requirements of PTS Supplier Controls are met
• Confers with supplier to obtain information, price availability, and delivery schedule for related materials in a professional manner to build/maintain positive relationship with supplier
• Ensures required documentation is available for receipt of all related materials and products into system including responsibility to resolve any issues
• Maintains procurement records and vendor files in an audit-ready state per PTS Supplier Controls Procedures and Work Instructions
• Notifies supplier of defective or unacceptable product, documentation issues and service levels; works collaboratively with PTS Quality and Regulatory to address any issues and ensure appropriate documentation is used
• Expedites delivery of goods when needed to support production or business requirements
• Monitors expiration date of materials and notifies Operations Management of any risk for scrap
• Seeks cost savings for company
• Generates reports and metrics

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree