Buyer/Planner

Our client is a global leader in innovative orthopedic and medical solutions developed to improve patient care. With over three decades of experience in the orthopedic industry, their mission is to aid the afflicted through the ingenuity of our minds, the labor of our hands, and the compassion of our hearts. The company is headquartered in Hillsboro, Oregon, and has a global sales and distribution network supported by offices worldwide.

Compensation: $35-$40/hr DOE

Availability: Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm. This role is set to start ASAP and will last for 6 months.

The Buyer/Planner is responsible for and manages internal production planning and external supply planning, including purchasing, material requirements planning, supplier relationship management, product life cycle, and service design. This role maintains the Master Schedule and the approved Purchase Plan. Purchases technical materials, supplies, and services, and coordinates the flow of work according to the Supply Plan. Responsible for vendor delivery, cost, lead-time, and inventory levels. Negotiates with suppliers regarding damage claims, product or service rejections, the return of materials, over-shipments, cancellations, and engineering change orders. Develops and maintains systems, records, and files.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Maintains part-level planning variables (safety stock, order quantities, lead times, forecasts) to ensure the company can meet customer needs.
• Resolve invoice issues for orders placed.
• On a timely basis, reviews Material Requirements Planning messages and releases purchase and/or work orders accordingly.
• Request quotes from suppliers and assist in negotiating pricing.
• Follows up on inventory adjustments and discrepancies to adjust production plans accordingly.
• Reviews and assigns appropriate due dates for customer orders as needed by Customer Service.
• Communicates and responds in a timely fashion with internal and external “customers” (e.g., Suppliers and Customer Service, Engineering, and Quality Departments).
• Participates in New Product Introduction (NPI) process as Core Product Development Team (PDT) or Extended Core PDT member representing Supply Chain concerns and interests.
• Develop strong vendor partnerships.

Qualifications:

• Associate's degree, or equivalent work experience, required.
• Three years of minimum planning and purchasing experience required.
• APICS certification is a plus.
• Experience with ERP/MRP system(s) and standard office software.
• Ability to problem solve and follow through to resolution.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read and speak English sufficiently to read, understand, and complete all paperwork.

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