Buyer/Planner
A leading manufacturer is looking for a Buyer/Planner that will be responsible purchasing both direct and indirect materials. This role will focus on developing and evaluating supplier relationships, trends in the industry, and stance with key competitors. This person will maintain purchase orders for supplies, materials, and office supplies/equipment. You will have the opportunity learn and grow your career with an industry leading thriving organization!
The Buyer/Planner will be responsible for:
- Develops, evaluates and manages supplier relationships
- Place purchase orders with suppliers for the procurement of production material
- Manage and resolve issues regarding PO to invoice discrepancies, returns and quality problems with suppliers
- Coordinate material flows throughout product/BOM changes, obsolescence, and the introduction of new suppliers.
- Provide back-up support for supply chain functions including shipping, receiving, material handling
- Manage material flows throughout production/BOM changes, obsolescence, and the introduction of new suppliers
- Manage and resolve issues regarding PO to invoice discrepancies
The Buyer/Planner should have the Following Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics
- 3+ years of purchasing/procurement
- Experience using Microsoft Dynamics 365 or any ERP systems
- Comfortable in Microsoft Office
- Able to influence others & manage conflict
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