Buyer Planner

Sky Climber•Delaware, OH

15h•Onsite

About The Position

Sky Climber is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Buyer Planner to support our manufacturing operations in Delaware, Ohio. This role is responsible for ensuring materials are available to meet production schedules while driving cost competitiveness through strategic sourcing, supplier management, and effective inventory planning. The ideal candidate combines strong planning and purchasing experience with a solid understanding of manufacturing operations, ERP/MRP systems, supplier negotiations, and material flow. This position plays a critical role in supporting on-time customer deliveries, maintaining inventory accuracy, and improving overall supply chain performance.

Requirements

3-5 years of experience in purchasing, planning, sourcing, or supply chain management within a manufacturing environment
Demonstrated experience negotiating supplier pricing, lead times, payment terms, and commercial agreements
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, material requirements planning, BOM structures, and inventory management
Hands-on experience with ERP/MRP systems such as Epicor, SAP, Infor, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar platforms
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and purchasing/inventory analytics
Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations Management, Manufacturing, or a related field
APICS/ASCM CPIM or CSCP certification
Experience supporting lean manufacturing or continuous improvement initiatives
Experience with supplier performance management and strategic sourcing programs

Responsibilities

Analyze customer demand, production schedules, Bills of Material (BOMs), and inventory levels to determine material requirements
Utilize ERP/MRP systems to generate and manage material plans, purchase requirements, and replenishment signals
Create and release purchase orders to support production schedules and customer delivery commitments
Maintain appropriate safety stock levels, reorder points, lead times, and planning parameters
Coordinate with Production, Engineering, Quality, Customer Service, and Operations to prevent material shortages and production disruptions
Monitor inventory levels and proactively address potential supply issues
Source new suppliers and evaluate existing suppliers based on quality, delivery, responsiveness, capacity, and cost competitiveness
Lead RFQ activities, supplier benchmarking, competitive bidding, and cost analysis initiatives
Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships that improve quality, delivery performance, and total cost
Identify alternate sourcing options to reduce supply risk and improve continuity
Support supplier consolidation and make-versus-buy evaluations
Negotiate pricing, payment terms, lead times, freight terms, blanket agreements, and supplier contracts
Drive annual cost reduction initiatives through sourcing strategies and supplier negotiations
Analyze spend data and purchasing trends to identify savings opportunities and margin improvements
Challenge supplier price increases through market analysis and competitive bidding
Develop supplier agreements that improve service levels while reducing overall supply chain costs
Maintain accurate supplier information, purchasing data, lead times, pricing records, and planning parameters within the ERP system
Ensure item master and procurement data accuracy to support reliable MRP outputs
Generate and analyze purchasing, inventory, and supplier performance reports
Support cycle counting activities, inventory reconciliation, and root cause analysis of inventory variances
Monitor supplier delivery performance, quality metrics, responsiveness, and overall effectiveness
Expedite critical materials as needed to support production schedules and customer commitments
Partner with Quality teams to resolve supplier-related issues and implement corrective actions
Develop contingency plans for critical suppliers and high-risk components