Buyer Planner

Responsibilities

• Optimizing procurement strategies for standard commodities through data‑driven forecasting leveraging annual spend for cost reduction
• Establish and maintain relationships with suppliers and rental companies, actively monitoring market price fluctuations, obtaining price quotes, negotiating for optimal pricing, quality, and terms, and ensuring accurate prices are in Timberline software
• Identify long‑lead items early in the project to plan procurement and production schedules effectively
• Actively participate in essential meetings pertaining to projects and supply chain
• Coordinate with Warehouse and order items direct to the jobsite if Warehouse is unable to provide required material
• Execute the buyout process, specifically handling Bill of Materials (BOM), to ensure efficient procurement and resource allocation
• Manage project schedule reviews, shipping dates, project start changes, and ensure the timely communication of any changes to the project team
• Serve as liaison between company and supplier regarding all changes in or problems with material deliveries to meet project schedules
• Collaborate with Warehouse to efficiently manage and document vendor material returns optimizing the use of returned inventory
• Collaborate with the accounting department to address any purchase order or vendor payment inquiries and manage accounts payable reconciliation
• Create purchase orders for cost control, vendor performance, and product quality, including entry, cost code updates, and change order management
• Manage any quality issues related to materials in the field

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
• Minimum of 5 years of procurement experience or relevant experience
• APICS or ISM preferred
• Strong negotiating skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

DN is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.