Lead Buyer / Planner

E.A. Fischione Instruments•Export, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Fischione Instruments is seeking a Lead Buyer/Planner for our world-class manufacturing facility located in Export, PA. Our Lead Buyer/Planner is responsible for managing, analyzing, and implementing ERP procurement strategies that focus on delivering corporate goals, inventory control, and lean initiatives to maintain a productive work environment. Ensures the flow of materials in coordination with production schedules to meet on-time customer delivery of highly technical microscopy and nanotechnology preparation equipment. The Lead Buyer/Planner also coordinates with management, engineering, and manufacturing teams to ensure the accurate development of short/mid/long term production schedule. Core Responsibilities Purchasing - Manage key supplier accounts, including qualifications, selection, negotiation, contract development, lead times, performance monitoring, and overall supplier reduction - Establish, develop, and maintain strong vendor relationships - Preparing, issuing, and following up on purchase orders and work orders - Track inbound material shipments and resolve supply chain delays proactively - Right size production inventory reducing excess inventory and minimizing stockouts - Develop cost savings opportunities by collaborating closely with key suppliers, Manufacturing and Engineering teams - Prepare and provide performance indices to management when required - Provide recommendations to management regarding capital equipment purchases, technological improvements, quality process improvements, safety, training, cost reductions, efficiency improvements, supplier reduction, and outsourcing that will improve the company’s overall performance - Develop, implement, and manage an aggressive purchased material cost reduction effort Planning - Initiate and maintain the master schedule and overseeing the material requirements planning process - Initiate and maintain the production schedule to ensure on-time delivery - Develop contingency production schedule when during supply chain interruptions - Manage all aspects of production work orders in support of the production cycle, including production planning, capacity planning, shop floor control, and order picking sequence - Assume leadership role in production planning meetings and keeping the stay informed as to progress and issues affecting the company’s goals and objective Lead Buyer/Planner will report to Operations Manager This role will supervise one purchasing agent

Requirements

Bachelor of science degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field
3+ years of progressive experience in procurement, material resource planning, and production scheduling
Effective communication and negotiation skills
Enthusiasm for staying abreast of new techniques and technologies; the ability to coach and teach employees.
Demonstrated ability to reach aggressive, time-critical business objectives
Detail-oriented with a proven understanding of best practices in the areas of manufacturing, purchasing, inventory control, scheduling, and resource planning.
Hands-on technology skills, including experience with ERP information systems
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
Ability to adjust schedule based on operational needs

Nice To Haves

Purchasing experience in multiple commodities simultaneously a plus
Association for Supply Chain Management (APIC) certification is a plus

Responsibilities

Manage key supplier accounts, including qualifications, selection, negotiation, contract development, lead times, performance monitoring, and overall supplier reduction
Establish, develop, and maintain strong vendor relationships
Preparing, issuing, and following up on purchase orders and work orders
Track inbound material shipments and resolve supply chain delays proactively
Right size production inventory reducing excess inventory and minimizing stockouts
Develop cost savings opportunities by collaborating closely with key suppliers, Manufacturing and Engineering teams
Prepare and provide performance indices to management when required
Provide recommendations to management regarding capital equipment purchases, technological improvements, quality process improvements, safety, training, cost reductions, efficiency improvements, supplier reduction, and outsourcing that will improve the company’s overall performance
Develop, implement, and manage an aggressive purchased material cost reduction effort
Initiate and maintain the master schedule and overseeing the material requirements planning process
Initiate and maintain the production schedule to ensure on-time delivery
Develop contingency production schedule when during supply chain interruptions
Manage all aspects of production work orders in support of the production cycle, including production planning, capacity planning, shop floor control, and order picking sequence
Assume leadership role in production planning meetings and keeping the stay informed as to progress and issues affecting the company’s goals and objective