What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer/Planner II position at Varex Imaging Corporation?
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SummaryPlans, schedules and monitors the movement of materials through the production cycle to determine required materials purchases. Obtains materials using engineering and production schedules to maintain inventory at planned levels (i.e., Just in Time purchases, use of EOQ - Economic Order Quantities). Resolves discrepancies. Creates and maintains bills of material and parts/commodities numbers in supply chain management or other enterprisewide systems. Ensures material standards are met and non-conformances or variances are approved and/or minimized. Develops specifications for new contract orders. Gathers quotations, examines bids and makes awards. Monitors cost, schedule and scope of assigned subcontracts to assure best quality at best value. Evaluates vendor reliability and develops new supply sources where vendors and suppliers are no longer competitive.Job DescriptionSKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND CERTIFICATIONS
Minimum Required Skills and Knowledge
- Familiar with ERP/MRP and production or service environment.
Other Desired Skills and Knowledge
- Working understanding of contractual terms and conditions, purchasing law, and supply chain concepts.
- Ability to read and understand financial statements.
Required Certifications and Training
- Obtains and completes LMS training plan specific to assigned responsibility.
- CPM or APICS certification or equivalent a plus.
Experience Level with Business Tools
- Proficient in utilizing business tools such as: E-mail, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Experience with SAP or equivalent ERP product and productivity software desired.
LEVEL DESCRIPTION
Knowledge
- Developing professional skills and experience.
Job Complexity
- Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors. Exercises independent judgment and discretion in solving complex business problems.
Interaction
- Builds productive internal/external working relationships.
Supervision
- Normally receives general instructions on new projects or assignments.
Typical Education and Experience
- Bachelors Degree (or equivalent experience)
- and/or 2-5 years of related experience or Masters Degree with no or little experience.
ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Environment and Physical Demands
- As described in the job posting
Ability to Travel
- Travel may be required. See the job posting for more information.
Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.
- Light work that will occasionally require employee to lift/move up to 20lbs. and occasionally lift more than 20 lbs. to greater than 40 lbs.
- Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or moving heavy equipment and/or supplies occasionally.
- Reaching above and below the shoulder occasionally.
- Above-average agility and dexterity with the ability to hold, grasp and manipulate small parts and use hand and power tools occasionally.
- Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) and handle physical exertion, such as long periods of standing, walking, bending, crouching, stretching, reaching, repetitive motion, or similar activities.
Time Type:
Full timeJob Type:
RegularWork Shift:
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SalaryBenefits and Perks
Varex Imaging provides competitive pay and benefits to support the financial, physical, and emotional well-being of the people who make our company successful.
Medical Insurance
Dental/Vision
10 Paid Holidays
PTO
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
401K match
Paid Parental Leave
Short & Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
Competitive Pay
Flexible Schedules
Variety of Shift Options
Free Safety Shoes
Friendly Work Environment
On-site Cafeteria, Company Nurse, Credit Union, and Gym
Free Coffee and Soda
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Referral Program
Career Advancement Opportunities
Employee Discounts
EV Charging Stations
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.