Buyer / Planner - Genie Reconditioning

Job Description

Job Description

Monday - Friday

7 : 00am - 3 : 30pm

POSITION SUMMARY :

The Buyer / Planner is responsible for developing and implementing strategic planning and procurement initiatives, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring the timely and cost effective acquisition of materials and services necessary for manufacturing operations. This role plays a key part in achieving consistent scheduling, cost reduction, quality improvements, and maintaining supply chain continuity to support the production goals and customer satisfaction.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

Procurement & Planning :

Purchase, plan, and expedite commodities needed for manufacturing processes, ensuring on-time delivery and optimal inventory levels

• Utilize ERP systems to analyze material requirements, generate purchase orders, and track order status
• Collaborate with production, scheduling, engineering, and sales departments to align material procurement with production schedules and customer demands
• Maintain control over purchase orders, revisions, and documentation tracking

Vendor Management & Negotiation :

Qualify, evaluate, and develop relationships with current and potential suppliers (domestic and foreign)

Cost Control & Market Analysis :

Monitor market conditions and supplier performance to identify opportunities for cost savings and lead time improvements

Continuous Improvement & Compliance :

Support initiatives such as open book management and promote a culture of continuous improvement

Reporting & Documentation :

Maintain accurate records of supplier information, RFQs, and procurement activities

Additional Responsibilities :

Support quality assurance and engineering teams during new product introductions and supplier qualification

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED :

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES :

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

Work is performed in an office / desk type setting. The performance of this position may occasionally require some exposure to atmospheric conditions such as dust, fumes, noise, and varying temperatures for short periods.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

For the most part, work is performed in ambient room temperatures with lighting and traditional office equipment as found in a typical office environment. Limited physical effort with lengthy work cycles : Sitting 80% standing / moving some lifting 20%. The performance of this position may occasionally require some exposure to atmospheric conditions such as : dust fumes, noise and varying temperatures for short periods. Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds is required.