Sr Buyer Planner

Design Hire • Salem, OR

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About The Position

Design Hire is seeking a Sr. Buyer/Planner to support advanced procurement, material planning, inventory control, and vendor coordination in a manufacturing or steel-related environment. The role requires strong ERP/MRP experience and the ability to align materials, suppliers, production needs, and inventory levels.

The Sr. Buyer/Planner manages purchasing and planning activities, monitors material availability and inventory, coordinates with vendors, and works with internal teams to support production schedules. The position also identifies supply chain risks and supports cost savings, supplier performance improvement, and process improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in buying, planning, purchasing, procurement, material planning, or supply chain.
• Strong ERP/MRP system experience.
• Experience managing purchasing, inventory planning, vendor coordination, and material availability.
• Understanding of procurement processes, lead times, supplier management, purchase orders, and production support.
• Knowledge of manufacturing, telecommunications, steel, or related industrial environments.
• Ability to analyze demand, inventory levels, shortages, supplier performance, and planning data.
• Strong communication skills and ability to coordinate across internal teams and external vendors.
• Bachelor’s degree required.

Nice To Haves

• NetSuite inventory experience.
• Experience with advanced procurement, high-volume purchasing, long-lead materials, or complex supply chains.
• Background with steel, fabricated products, manufacturing components, or industrial materials.
• Experience improving vendor performance, inventory accuracy, cost control, and material flow.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement activities for materials, components, equipment, and production-related needs.
• Use ERP/MRP systems to review demand, release purchase orders, track inventory, and support planning requirements.
• Coordinate with vendors to confirm pricing, lead times, availability, delivery schedules, and order status.
• Support material planning by reviewing forecasts, production schedules, inventory levels, and shortage risks.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, supplier data, delivery updates, and inventory planning information.
• Work with production, operations, engineering, inventory, logistics, and finance teams to resolve material issues.
• Identify supply chain risks, late deliveries, cost changes, and potential inventory gaps.
• Support cost savings, vendor performance improvement, and process improvement initiatives.
• Track open orders, expedite critical materials, and help ensure production schedules are properly supported.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior