What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer/Planner position at Burke Porter, an Ascential Technologies Brand?
Summary
The Buyer/Planner plays a key role in ensuring the uninterrupted supply of materials and components to support compliant and efficient manufacturing operations. This position is responsible for production planning, procurement, and inventory management activities within a regulated environment, leveraging IFS (ERP system) and ETQ (Quality Management System - QMS).
The ideal candidate combines strong analytical and organizational skills with deep understanding of supply chain processes in the pharmaceutical or medical device sector.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Below are the guidelines for education, knowledge, skill, and/or abilities needed to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation will be considered for individuals who are unable to meet the required qualifications
The Buyer/Planner plays a key role in ensuring the uninterrupted supply of materials and components to support compliant and efficient manufacturing operations. This position is responsible for production planning, procurement, and inventory management activities within a regulated environment, leveraging IFS (ERP system) and ETQ (Quality Management System - QMS).
The ideal candidate combines strong analytical and organizational skills with deep understanding of supply chain processes in the pharmaceutical or medical device sector.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Manage the end-to-end purchasing cycle using ERP, including requisition processing, purchase order creation, and supplier delivery follow-up
- Support maintenance of the Approved Supplier List (ASL) within ERP/QMS systems
- Collaborate with Quality and Regulatory teams to ensure all suppliers comply with GMP, ISO 13485, and FDA standards
- Develop, adjust, and maintain production and material plans in ERP to align with forecasts, lead times, and capacity constraints
- Monitor and communicate material shortages, schedule changes, or capacity constraints to Manufacturing and Operations
- Maintain optimal inventory levels to meet production requirements while minimizing excess or obsolete stock
- Set and monitor safety stock and reorder parameters in ERP based on consumption data and supplier performance/component risk factors
- Coordinate with Warehouse and Quality Control to ensure traceability and compliance with batch and lot control requirements
- Support internal and external audits by providing traceability reports and documentation from QMS and ERP as required
- Participate in cross-functional projects to improve supply chain efficiency, cost control, and ERP/QMS integration
- Maintain accurate, contemporaneous, and compliant records in accordance with data integrity (ALCOA ) principles
- Ensure material availability to support uninterrupted manufacturing and customer delivery
- Maintain data integrity and accuracy in ERP and QMS to ensure real-time visibility into supply chain performance
- Communicate effectively across departments (Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Finance, and Regulatory)
- Uphold strict compliance with GMP, ISO 13485, FDA regulations, and internal SOPs
- Demonstrate ownership and accountability in resolving material or supplier issues
- Demonstrate adaptability, initiative, and effective teamwork in a collaborative, cross-functional environment
Below are the guidelines for education, knowledge, skill, and/or abilities needed to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation will be considered for individuals who are unable to meet the required qualifications
- Proven experience with ERP systems for procurement, MRP planning, and inventory control
- Working knowledge of Quality Management Systems for supplier management, Quality Events, CAPA tracking, SOPs, and document control
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and identify trends
- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
- High attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, regulated environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint)
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, operations management, engineering, or a related field
- 4 years of relevant experience in planning, purchasing, or supply chain operations within the pharmaceutical or medical device sector
- Demonstrated understanding of GMP, ISO 13485, and FDA regulatory environments
- APICS (CPIM or CSCP) certification preferred