Buyer/Planner

Marmon Holdings, Inc.•Charlottesville, VA

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About The Position

The Buyer/Planner is responsible for planning, procuring, and fulfilling materials required to manufacture MicroAire medical devices. The role manages supplier relationships, optimizes inventory and material-planning processes, analyzes supply-chain performance data, and collaborates across functions to support uninterrupted production while balancing quality, cost, delivery, and compliance requirements. Under broad supervision, the Buyer/Planner procures assigned items and executes buying strategies in line with agreed material buying plans and the optimum cost/quality relationship. The role analyzes market and industry conditions, develops supply recommendations, and interviews sales representatives and vendors. It typically requires three to five years of experience. The position works primarily in a professional office and manufacturing environment, with routine supplier visits and support for manufacturing and warehouse areas as needed. It is full-time, with standard business hours and possible flexibility to support business needs. Travel is approximately 5–10% domestically and internationally. Occasional meetings outside normal working hours may be necessary to support suppliers in different time zones.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Finance, Systems Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field, plus at least three years of related supply-chain experience in procurement, planning, materials management/control, or similar functions using an ERP/MRP system for planning, purchasing, and inventory management; alternatively, at least five years of related experience in these functions in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
Ability to comply with company safety policies and procedures and wear required PPE in designated areas.
May need to attend meetings outside normal working hours to support suppliers in different time zones.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the medical device, regulated manufacturing, or healthcare industry.
APICS/ASCM certification, such as CPIM, CSCP, or equivalent.
Knowledge of ISO 13485, ISO 9001, FDA regulations, RoHS, Conflict Minerals, EU MDR/MDD, and related compliance requirements.
Experience with supplier performance management and strategic sourcing initiatives.

Responsibilities

Identify, qualify, develop, and manage suppliers to ensure continuous supply of materials meeting quality and production requirements.
Negotiate pricing, delivery, and contractual terms in support of sourcing strategies and business objectives.
Identify and implement cost-reduction opportunities while maintaining quality and service expectations.
Monitor supplier performance and develop corrective action plans to improve quality, delivery, and responsiveness.
Manage and communicate supplier-related changes across the organization.
Use ERP systems to maintain planning parameters and optimize inventory, service levels, and material availability.
Analyze demand signals and validate material requirements to support accurate planning and procurement.
Create, maintain, and manage purchase orders and supplier schedules.
Adjust supplier delivery plans and planning parameters to align with changing business requirements.
Coordinate outside processing, including heat treating, laser marking, anodizing, passivation, sterilization, and other subcontract services.
Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, and suppliers to investigate nonconformances and implement corrective actions.
Review Document Change Orders and ensure timely implementation of supply-chain impacts.
Adhere to company policies, CGMP requirements, ISO standards, and regulatory requirements.
Collect, organize, and analyze supply-chain data to improve supplier quality, on-time delivery, purchase price variance, inventory turns, and other key performance indicators.
Develop analytical reports and use Excel Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP functions, and ERP reporting tools to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
Recommend and implement process improvements that enhance operational efficiency and supply-chain performance.
Work with Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, Product Management, Sales, Marketing, and supplier partners to resolve issues and execute solutions.
Participate on project development teams as needed.
Coordinate with Production, Receiving, and Receiving Inspection to ensure material availability and address shortages.
Serve on the Material Review Board to resolve material and product discrepancies.
Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Procure services and supplies for non-production business needs.
Support departmental objectives and strategic initiatives, and perform additional duties as assigned.
Make routine visits to suppliers and travel approximately 5–10% domestically and internationally.
Wear appropriate personal protective equipment when entering designated manufacturing or warehouse areas, comply with company safety policies, and complete required quality-system, safety, and compliance training.