Sr. Buyer/Planner

Varex Imaging • Las Vegas, NV

53d

About The Position

Plans, schedules and monitors the movement of materials through the production cycle to determine required materials purchases. Obtains materials using engineering and production schedules to maintain inventory at planned levels (i.e., Just in Time purchases, use of EOQ - Economic Order Quantities). Resolves discrepancies. Creates and maintains bills of material and parts/commodities numbers in supply chain management or other enterprisewide systems. Ensures material standards are met and non-conformances or variances are approved and/or minimized. Develops specifications for new contract orders. Gathers quotations, examines bids and makes awards. Monitors cost, schedule and scope of assigned subcontracts to assure best quality at best value. Evaluates vendor reliability and develops new supply sources where vendors and suppliers are no longer competitive.

Requirements

• Familiar with ERP/MRP and production or service environment.
• CPM or APICS certification or equivalent
• Proficient in utilizing business tools such as: E-mail, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with SAP or equivalent ERP product and productivity software desired.
• Bachelors degree (or equivalent experience)
• 8+ years of related experience

Nice To Haves

• Working understanding of contractual terms and conditions, purchasing law, and supply chain concepts
• Ability to read and understand financial statements

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental/Vision
• 10 Paid Holidays
• PTO
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 401K match
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short & Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Competitive Pay
• Flexible Schedules
• Friendly Work Environment
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Employee Discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees