Buyer/Planner II

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

The Buyer/Planner II ensures the timely procurement and availability of materials to support manufacturing, Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO), and field service requirements. Operating in a regulated medical device manufacturing environment, this individual contributor manages supplier relationships, executes purchasing activities, mitigates supply chain risks, and optimizes inventory levels.

Key Responsibilities

• Material Planning & Procurement: Analyze MRP recommendations to plan and purchase components. Create and monitor purchase orders through fulfillment to meet manufacturing schedules.
• Supplier Management: Proactively manage open orders, resolve material shortages, expedite critical deliveries, and lead performance discussions to improve supplier quality and on-time delivery.
• Inventory Optimization: Implement strategies to maintain healthy stock levels, minimize excess and obsolete (E&O) inventory, and improve inventory turns.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Quality, Receiving, Manufacturing, and Strategic Sourcing to resolve supply issues and support dual-sourcing and cost-reduction initiatives.
• NPI & Engineering Support: Maintain accurate data (lead times, supplier info) in QAD ERP and coordinate materials for New Product Introductions (NPI) and Engineering Change Orders (ECOs).

Qualifications

Required

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years in tactical purchasing, material planning, or manufacturing operations.
• Systems: Hands-on experience utilizing ERP/MRP systems and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Skills: Strong analytical problem-solving, priority management, and cross-functional communication.

Preferred

• Experience in medical device or FDA-regulated manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with the QAD ERP system.
• APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP).
• Experience managing ECOs, NPI, and spare/field service parts.

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Company Description

We're a national recruiting and staffing enterprise that blends the resources of the world's largest talent company with the local insights of our independent franchise owners. A pioneer in the staffing industry, we’ve been providing companies with the workforce solutions they need for over 80 years while helping people find jobs and build careers where they can thrive.