Buyer Planner

Aston Carter•York, PA

2d•$70,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Buyer Planner verifies, buys, and manages material requirements for production. The role keeps management informed about market trends, changes in vendor business practices, and available market alternatives. It is based in an office setting with routine visits to the production floor and is fully onsite in York, Pennsylvania. The position is contract-to-hire, with a Monday-through-Friday schedule from 8 AM to 5 PM. The company is employee-owned and provides an ESOP program.

Requirements

At least 4 years of experience in purchasing or planning.
Experience in purchasing and vendor management.
Experience in production planning and material requirements planning.
Experience in inventory control and stocking strategy.
Experience with SAP.
Ability to multitask, prioritize commitments, manage time effectively, and work independently to meet time-sensitive deadlines.
Ability to handle a wide variety of complicated tasks with creativity and latitude.
Detail orientation and excellent organizational skills, with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Complete understanding of production processes and equipment application.
Ability to balance speed and quality in work habits.

Responsibilities

Verify manufacturing requirements and create stocking strategies for inputs.
Act as a liaison between Materials and Production on materials and production processes.
Work with Production Control to identify deficiencies in requirements and amend planning before production.
Provide purchasing planning and inventory control information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data trends.
Support Materials team initiatives as defined by the plant manager.
Negotiate pricing for locally sourced items.
Prepare purchase orders by verifying specifications and prices, send orders to vendors and suppliers, and monitor and expedite orders.
Verify received items against orders, resolve errors with suppliers, and forward receiving documentation for payment.
Liaise between custom engineering groups, engineers, drafters, and external suppliers.
Use Quality Control systems to report Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and conduct Root Cause Analysis.