Procurement and Planning Associate

Overview

• The Procurement and Planning Associate supports the organization's supply chain operations by ensuring timely procurement of goods and services, maintaining vendor relationships, and assisting with production and inventory planning.
• This role bridges purchasing activities with operational planning to optimize cost, quality, and efficiency, and may include delivery assurance responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support site operations related to procurement and master production scheduling
• Carries out activities associated with purchasing goods, materials, supplies, and services to ensure terms are in the organization's best interest
• Source and onboard suppliers as needed, solicits quotes, issues purchase orders and manage end-to-end procurement activities in compliance with company policies and procedures
• Negotiate delivery schedules, terms, pricing, and with suppliers.
• Gathers data, compiles reports and other information to support decision-making and tracking of KPI's
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Collaborates and coordinates interdepartmental activity with engineering, quality, production, purchasing, sales, logistics, and finance to address any supply chain issues.
• Ensure that day-to-day activities align with company policies, supply chain compliance, global trade, quality standards, cost objectives, government regulations, and ethical standards.
• Coordinates material requirements to ensure a controlled flow of materials and schedules are timed to meet production requirements by expediting orders and mitigating shortages to support on-time delivery.
• Support the execution of Materials Planning and SIOP activities to align supply with customer demand
• Attend and actively participate in meetings and training sessions
• Based on business needs, the incumbent may be required to support other duties/functions within the company .

Qualifications We Prefer

• Diploma and/or bachelor's degree in supply chain, materials management, Business Administration or related field (or equivalent experience).
• At least 1 –2 years of experience using MS Office, especially Excel (basic to intermediate proficiency).
• At least 2 years of Experience as Buyer, Purchaser, Planner, Expediter or equivalent.
• Able to understand engineering print, product specifications of components and materials
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships and work cross-functional
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Proficient in using ERP/MRP systems

Preferred Education:

• 4 year degree in Supply Chain, Materials Management, Business Administration or related field (of 4-5 years of directly related experience
• At least 2 years’ experience as a Buyer, Purchaser, Planner, Expediter, or equivalent

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $27.02 - $30.00 per hour

Experience:

• Buyer/ Purchaser/ Planner: 2 years (Required)
• ERP/MRP systems: 3 years (Required)
• Supply chain: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $27 - $30