Sr. Buyer​/Planner

Job Description

• Plan, schedule and monitor the movement of materials through the production cycle to determine required materials purchases.
• Obtain materials using engineering and production schedules to maintain inventory at planned levels (Just in Time purchases, use of EOQ - Economic Order Quantities).
• Resolve discrepancies.
• Create and maintain bills of material and parts/commodities numbers in supply chain management or other enterprise‑wide systems.
• Ensure material standards are met and non‑conformances or variances are approved and/or minimized.
• Develop specifications for new contract orders.
• Gather quotations, examine bids and make awards.
• Monitor cost, schedule and scope of assigned subcontracts to assure best quality at best value.
• Evaluate vendor reliability and develop new supply sources where vendors and suppliers are no longer competitive.

• Familiar with ERP/MRP and production or service environment.

• Working understanding of contractual terms and conditions, purchasing law, and supply chain concepts.
• Ability to read and understand financial statements.

• CPM or APICS certification or equivalent.

• 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.

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience).
• 8+ years of related experience.

Time Type:
Full time;
Job Type: Regular;

Work Shift:

N/A;
Pay Rate Type:
Salary.

• Medical Insurance
• Dental/Vision
• 10 Paid Holidays
• PTO
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 401K match
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short‑and 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.