BuyerPlanner

Buyer-Planner (Req. #08-020)

Job Summary: Responsible for obtaining materials, components, and equipment. Gathers quotations, examines bids, and makes awards. Determines material requirements from engineering and production schedules, and maintain inventory at planned levels. Plans, schedules, and monitors the movement of materials through the production cycle. Evaluates vendor reliability, develops new supply sources where vendors and suppliers are inadequate. Monitors cost, schedule, and scope of assigned subcontractors to assure best quality at best value. Develops specifications for new contract orders. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Conducts various activities involving planning materials needs and procurement of goods and services in support of producing company products. Point of contact for decision making authority of purchase award. Plans material requirements using computer based ERP system. Purchases components, raw materials, supplies and services at the lowest possible cost consistent with accepted standards of quality and service within established time frames. Sources and recommends vendors to establish their reliability and ability as a source of supply. Reviews and checks purchase requisitions, purchase orders, BPO’s, vendors' invoices, receiving slips, etc. to ensure correctness and accuracy. Interacts constructively with Engineering, Q.A., Manufacturing and other departmental staff members; and performs other activities pertaining to purchasing. Implements all aspects of supplier sourcing, inventory strategies per contract agreements, ensure high quality and cost competitiveness and on time delivery. Performs other duties and responsibilities when required. Supervisory Responsibilities: No Computer Skills and/or Tools: MS Office, FED EX shipping software and UPS shipping software Qualifications/Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: Five (5) years experience working with Material Requirement systems preferably in high volume environments CPIM/CPM certificate is highly desirable. Proven negotiation skills and the ability to comprehend spec. sheets and blueprints. A thorough understanding of the manufacturing flow and process is desirable. Ability to work well under pressure. Good negotiation skills. Experience handling invoice resolution. Working knowledge of MRP and problem solving skills is key. Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Education and/or Experience: BABS in Business or equivalent and at least five years of purchasing experience and knowledge of material handling issues in a fast paced manufacturing environment.