Buyer/Material Planner

Pivotal Health Solutions is seeking a Buyer/Material Planner to join our team to plan, schedule, order, and monitor materials, machines, and labor to ensure that customer demands are met in the most cost-effective manner possible. The Buyer/Material Planner will directly report and work with the Purchasing Manager. This is a full-time position.

Pivotal Health Solutions offers a complete benefits package including 401K, paid time off, paid holidays, and company paid individual medical insurance.

Primary Position Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review system-generated shortage reports and production requirements to determine purchasing needs.
• Issue purchase orders for raw materials including steel, aluminum, stainless steel, hardware, and other production supplies.
• Obtain and evaluate supplier quotations to ensure competitive pricing and lead times.
• Monitor open purchase orders and communicate with vendors regarding delivery schedules and order status.
• Expedite critical material orders to prevent production delays.
• Follow up with suppliers to resolve shortages, incorrect shipments, damaged materials, and quality concerns.
• Process item receipts and verify packing slips against open purchase orders.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, pricing, supplier information, and system data.
• Coordinate with receiving, inventory, and production departments to ensure timely material availability.
• Negotiate pricing, delivery terms, and supplier agreements to achieve cost savings.
• Review and reconcile supplier invoices, freight charges, and purchasing discrepancies.
• Develop and maintain positive supplier relationships while evaluating supplier performance.
• Monitor inventory levels and recommend replenishment strategies to minimize stockouts and excess inventory.
• Assist in identifying alternate suppliers and sourcing opportunities for cost reduction and risk mitigation.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to procurement and supply chain processes.

Requirements:

· Manage multiple tasks and objectives

· Self-motivated, organized, and independent worker with the ability to work related deadlines.

· Ability to provide leadership and integration to organization.

· Ability to learn, convey, and expand company objectives.

· Ability to manage and maintain confidential information.

· Ability to foster effective work relationships with co-workers, customers, and vendors.

· Knowledge of organizational methods and the ability to manage multiple projects.

· Comfortable using the computer including experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.

· Desire to take advantage of an opportunity with great growth potential.

· Ability to assist in any areas as requested by management.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $66,327 - $89,194