Senior Buyer/Planner
About The Position
The Senior Buyer/Planner is responsible for managing material planning, procurement, and supplier management to ensure timely material availability for production and new product development. Success in this role requires: 1. Strong knowledge of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) 2. Effective supplier relationship management 3. Proficiency in purchasing best practices The ideal candidate excels at analyzing data to manage MRP and works closely with Engineering, R&D, Production, Quality, and Finance to support material availability, cost efficiency, and high supplier performance. Experience with ERP systems—particularly MS Dynamics ERP—is highly preferred.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in procurement, material planning, or global supply chain management, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong understanding of MRP/ERP systems, inventory management principles, and purchasing best practices.
- Excellent communication and analytical skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- High proficiency in Microsoft Office (particularly MS Excel).
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive; ability to multitask and provide excellent customer service.
Nice To Haves
- Medical device experience
- New product development background
- MS Dynamics ERP proficiency.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute material planning strategies to support production and new product development.
- Conduct material requirements analysis to maintain optimal inventory levels and prevent shortages or excess.
- Establish and maintain safety stock levels based on demand variability and lead time analysis.
- Manage the procurement process, including RFQs, purchase requisitions, and purchase order creation.
- Source and qualify suppliers, negotiate contracts, and ensure competitive pricing and terms.
- Maintain and manage the Approved Supplier List (ASL), ensuring compliance with company policies.
- Monitor supplier performance, track key metrics (quality, delivery, cost), and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Assist in resolving non-conformance reports (NCRs) related to supplier performance issues.
- Foster strong supplier relationships to ensure timely material availability and issue resolution.
- Work closely with engineering, R&D, and production teams to source materials for new product development.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to align material availability with project timelines.
- Support internal stakeholders with procurement-related inquiries and best practices.
- Provide project support as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
