Buyer or Planner San jose CA

Job Title:

Buyer/Planner

The Buyer/Planner II ensures the timely procurement and availability of materials to support manufacturing, Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO), and field service requirements. Operating in a regulated medical device manufacturing environment, this individual contributor manages supplier relationships, executes purchasing activities, mitigates supply chain risks, and optimizes inventory levels.

• Analyze MRP recommendations to plan and purchase components. Create and monitor purchase orders through fulfillment to meet manufacturing schedules.
• Proactively manage open orders, resolve material shortages, expedite critical deliveries, and lead performance discussions to improve supplier quality and on-time delivery.
• Implement strategies to maintain healthy stock levels, minimize excess and obsolete (E&O) inventory, and improve inventory turns.
• Partner with Quality, Receiving, Manufacturing, and Strategic Sourcing to resolve supply issues and support dual‑sourcing and cost‑reduction initiatives.
• Maintain accurate data (lead times, supplier info) in QAD ERP and coordinate materials for New Product Introductions (NPI) and Engineering Change Orders (ECOs).

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of 5 years in tactical purchasing, material planning, or manufacturing operations.
• Hands‑on experience utilizing ERP/MRP systems and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical problem‑solving, priority management, and cross‑functional communication.

• Experience in medical device or FDA‑regulated manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with the QAD ERP system.
• APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP).
• Experience managing ECOs, NPI, and spare/field service parts.