JOB DESCRIPTION

NOTE: Please ONLY apply if you have sufficient experience and skills required as per job description below.

Job Summary:

The Buyer/Planner is responsible for purchasing raw materials, components, and services to meet production and customer requirements. This role evaluates and analyzes supplier quotes, negotiates prices, maintains relationships with vendors, and ensures orders are delivered on time. Additionally, the Buyer/Planner is responsible for accurately quoting lead times to the sales team to support customer commitments.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for providing lead time to the inside sales team within the stipulated time frame after obtaining necessary approvals.
• Purchasing raw materials, components, and services to meet the production and customer requirements.
• Evaluates and analyzes supplier quotes, negotiates prices, maintains relationships with vendors, and ensures orders are delivered on time.
• Source, negotiate, and select vendors that meet the company's quality, price, and delivery requirements.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with vendors and suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance in terms of quality, cost, and delivery.
• Review and analyze purchase requisitions and generate purchase orders.
• Monitor inventory levels to ensure minimum stock levels are maintained.
• Ensure timely delivery of items and follow up with vendors on late orders.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies with vendors.
• Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, and other important data.
• Prepare reports on purchase activity and supplier performance.

BEHAVIORAL SKILLS/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

• Professional, innovative, with a strong work ethic and utmost integrity.
• Motivated, energetic and positive team player.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate effectively with customers, suppliers, service providers and colleagues.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Analytical, detail oriented and highly organized.
• The ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively with a team.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in purchasing, buying, and/or planning preferred.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong knowledge of purchasing principles and procedures.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Proficient with advanced computers and operating systems.
• Working knowledge of ERP Supply Chain Planning and Execution fundamentals (Oracle JDE).

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This drives us to anticipate our customers' needs and work with them to deliver the finest products and services on time and on budget.