Senior Buyer/Planner

Responsibilities

The Senior Buyer/Planner is responsible for managing material planning, procurement, and supplier management to ensure timely material availability for production and new product development. Success in this role requires:

• Strong knowledge of Material Requirements Planning (MRP)
• Effective supplier relationship management
• Proficiency in purchasing best practices
  
  

The ideal candidate excels at analyzing data to manage MRP and works closely with Engineering, R&D, Production, Quality, and Finance to support material availability, cost efficiency, and high supplier performance. Experience with ERP systems—particularly MS Dynamics ERP—is highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

Material & Inventory Planning

• Develop and execute material planning strategies to support production and new product development.
• Conduct material requirements analysis to maintain optimal inventory levels and prevent shortages or excess.
• Establish and maintain safety stock levels based on demand variability and lead time analysis.
  
  

Procurement & Supplier Management

• Manage the procurement process, including RFQs, purchase requisitions, and purchase order creation.
• Source and qualify suppliers, negotiate contracts, and ensure competitive pricing and terms.
• Maintain and manage the Approved Supplier List (ASL), ensuring compliance with company policies.
• Monitor supplier performance, track key metrics (quality, delivery, cost), and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist in resolving non-conformance reports (NCRs) related to supplier performance issues.
• Foster strong supplier relationships to ensure timely material availability and issue resolution.
  
  

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Project Support

• Work closely with engineering, R&D, and production teams to source materials for new product development.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to align material availability with project timelines.
• Support internal stakeholders with procurement-related inquiries and best practices.
• Provide project support as needed.
  
  

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5 years of experience in procurement, material planning, or global supply chain management, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of MRP/ERP systems, inventory management principles, and purchasing best practices.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office (particularly MS Excel).
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive; ability to multitask and provide excellent customer service.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Medical device experience
• New product development background
• MS Dynamics ERP proficiency.
  
  

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