Senior Buyer/Planner

Staying on the cutting edge of technology requires a lot more than brilliance; it requires an informal yet agile working environment that encourages and rewards innovation — the kind you'll find at CiDRA.

Position Summary:

Responsible for the procurement of all materials, equipment, and supplies in support of the company’s product development and manufacturing production activities, also responsible for entering and maintaining the Item Master, evaluating product demand in cooperation with the Sales and Finance departments, Manufacturing Manager, and Production Control

Experience: 5-8 years Purchasing experience and in-depth working knowledge of ERP systems. Industrial buying in mechanical and electrical components.

Education/Skills:

• Bachelors Degree in Business/Engineering Technology is preferred or equivalent years experience
• Negotiation and communication skills
• ERP system skills
• MS Office / Excel proficiency
• Thorough understanding of Purchasing, inventory management, and production scheduling

Responsibilities:

• Quoting competitive pricing for all materials and equipment
• Purchase raw material, parts, service, and supplies necessary for operation of organization
• Compile information from Internet searches and analyze statistical data, determining feasibility of buying products and to establish pricing objectives
• Compile information from periodicals, catalogs, and other sources, keeping abreast on price trends and manufacturing processes
• Review proposals, negotiate price, select and recommend suppliers, analyze trends, follow-up on orders placed, expedite orders when required, verify deliveries, and maintain all necessary records
• Vendor to supply supplier assessment requirements
• All returns to vendor for non-conforming material
• Enter and maintain Item Master and Purchasing information in ERP system
• Enter and maintain Master Schedule by collaborating with Manufacturing Manager and Production Control
• Working knowledge and maintenance of ERP system including planning, ERP, WIP, inventory, BOM purchasing cost, order entry, and shipping.
• Customer order management experience i.e. Saleforce.com or similar
• Purchase order processing and assist Accounts Payable on invoice processing issues.
• Effectively communicate throughout the organization
• Maintains and updates supplier agreements to assure material standards are accurate in ERP system
• Run, analyze and present periodic reports
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Director of Manufacturing and Supply Chain

CiDRA is dedicated to providing a safe, equitable, and inclusive working environment for all our employees. As such, we are committed to fostering inclusion and establishing a culture that encourages everyone to be their authentic self at work. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, age, sex, religion, disability, medical condition, national origin, or any other protected classification.