Purchasing Planner

Summary We are seeking a Purchasing Planner In this role you will be responsible for looking at market outlooks and determine when and what to buy when contracting with vendors ordering supplies or making a big investment in a product technology etc You will also be responsible for developing and implementing short and long term strategies to purchase commodities

Job Duties Sourcing suppliers and maintaining long lasting relationships with them as well as existing suppliers Lead negotiations on pricing order quantities and delivery timelines to optimize value Working with legal counsel to ensure that all contracts relating to product procurement contain all details of the negotiation Assessing quotes and compiling a detailed assessment of cost breakdowns Generating quote comparisons and contributing to internal supplier selection based on the quotes Manage the end to end purchase requisition to order process including price negotiations and documentation Serve as the primary liaison for vendors tracking order status resolving delivery discrepancies and managing returns RMA Coordinate cross functionally with warehouse operations to ensure procurement plans support current and projected demand requirements Analyze spending patterns to recommend and implement cost saving opportunities

Drive process enhancements through data driven analysis and best practice implementation Perform other duties as assigned Qualifications Required Bachelors degree preferably in Supply Chain or business related Nice to have Masters degree preferably in Supply Chain or business related 1 3 years of working experience as a Buyer Proficiency in SAP Excel PowerPoint and Outlook Thorough understanding of end to end Procurement lifecycle management Demonstrated success in achieving year over year cost savings through vendor negotiations Sound time management and organizational skills Team player in multi culture environment Flexibility Adaptability Bilingual in Mandarin Chinese is strongly preferred Not required but will be a plus Six Sigma Lean Sigma Certified Purchasing Professional CPP Certified Supply Chain Professional CSCP Location This position will be on site based in Sugar Land Texas WHY AOI In addition to competitive salary AOI offers Flexible and competitive health medical dental vision plans offer the employee with the right options to meet individual and family needs

Employer matching on 401k deferrals

Generous PTO policy with unused PTO payout at end of the year Relocation package available within US