Buyer/Planner

Gowanda Electronics.•Manchester, NH

About The Position

This position is critical to the success of iNRCORE Group and will be supporting purchasing and production planning activities to ensure material availability, maintain inventory levels, and meet customer delivery requirements. This role reports directly to the Operations Manager. The ideal candidate for this position should be organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing procurement and planning tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. They should have experience working with vendors, negotiating pricing and delivery terms, and using ERP systems for procurement and production scheduling. Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with engineering, operations, and suppliers are essential. Details of the Role: The position of Buyer/Planner will be responsible for acquiring materials, supplies, and services, placing purchase orders, and maintaining accurate purchasing and planning records. During the course of a standard workday, you will be expected to coordinate purchasing activities with other departments, monitor inventory levels, create and manage production schedules, and ensure compliance with company policies and quality standards.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field preferred
Minimum of 2–3 years of purchasing or planning experience; manufacturing experience strongly preferred
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and ERP systems
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, and basic math
Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy
Effective verbal and written communication skills for interaction with vendors and internal teams
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions
High level of integrity and ability to handle confidential information

Responsibilities

Place purchase orders for goods and materials with standard costs and quoted discounts
Coordinate purchasing activities with engineering and operations to maintain inventory at planned levels
Review opportunities for new material supply sources and assist in vendor qualification
Negotiate with vendors to obtain quotations, pricing, and delivery schedules
Evaluate vendor quotes and services to ensure compatibility with company objectives
Monitor quality of goods by reviewing costs, schedules, timeliness of delivery, and conformance to specifications
Maintain purchasing records and enter accurate information into ERP systems
Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and new vendors
Monitor material availability and adjust schedules as needed to avoid production delays
Collaborate with production and customer service teams to manage expedites and schedule changes
Assist with resolving invoice discrepancies and support Accounts Payable as required
Perform other duties as assigned by management

Benefits

Excellent earning potential with qualifying annual bonuses
Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits
Elective Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts
Company paid and elective buy-up Life & AD&D Insurance
Company paid Short-Term Disability and Elective Long-Term Disability
Elective Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Supplemental Accident Coverage Benefits
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with qualifying Company match
Company paid mental health and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid Holidays and generous paid time off (PTO)
Employee Discount Program (LifeMart via ADP)
Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying degrees and certification programs