Senior Buyer Planner

Join an exciting manufacturer going through great growth. Seeking someone that can assist in both the buying and planning side.

Qualifications and Experience :

Education and Experience :

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business management, engineering or equivalent required.
• Minimum four to seven years Supply Chain (production planning and / or procurement) experience.
• Industrial manufacturing, high mix / low volume background preferred
• Experience working with overseas suppliers managing fabricated, machined or cast metal products preferred.
• APICS CPIM or CSCP Certification is a plus

JOB TITLE : Buyer Planner III DEPARTMENT : Supply Chain ES&C CODE / TITLE : O1006, Buyer III- Nonexempt REPORTS TO : Materials Manager DIRECT REPORTS : No Summary : Under general supervision, responsible for production planning and purchase of supplies, raw materials, services for assigned product line.

Will also have responsibility for managing supplier performance and cost reduction projects. Responsibilities :

• Responsible to commit a delivery date on each customer order received and processed.
• Interface with customer service daily to assure that orders meet customer delivery expectations.
• Quote lead-times on all products to Customer Service team.
• Procure supplies, materials, and equipment necessary for the operation of the organization.
• Check requisitions, contacts vendors and examines bids and contracts.
• Drive the development of project and sustaining production schedules from engineering plans and production specifications.
• Interface with various functional areas, such as Production, Engineering, Shipping, Accounting, etc. in order to resolve any supply, quality or logistic problems associated with purchased items.
• Work with design engineering on new product launch, supplier selection and ensure seamless transition for sustaining production release.
• Resolve supplier problems associated with over shipments, shortages, discrepant or obsolete materials, invoice issues, and rework or scraps.
• Review Open Purchase Orders and follows up with suppliers as necessary.
• Prepare RFQ’s and obtains competitive bids to ensure best total cost of ownership.
• Expedite items / supplies as necessary to meet company demands.
• Responsible to monitor and ensure delivery and inventory performance objectives per the operating plan are met / exceeded.
• Meet defined targets for cost saving initiatives.
• Communicate with Production department to execute the revenue plan.
• Assure ISO 9001 compliance for functional area met.

Personal Attributes- The successful candidate will take initiative and work with a sense of urgency. Also, must have the ability to take on a challenge with a positive attitude.

Candidate will be able to manage supplier issues by adjusting their communication styles to be most effective. Candidate will be assertive and have the ability to follow through on all projects to completion.

Knowledge and Skills :

• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Computer skills, including Word, Excel, and database skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage shifting priorities and tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated negotiation skills and ability to develop relationships with internal and external customers.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Passion for enabling best customer experiences.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990.

We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.