Buyer Planner I

HME has been creating innovative products for the drive-thru and pro-audio industries since 1971. From the very beginning, we've known these solutions would never have happened without the customer-focused people who make up our company. With subsidiaries located in California, Missouri, Canada, UK, India, and China, companies around the world depend on HME for clear, reliable communication solutions. Come join our team!

HME is recruiting for a Buyer Planner I . In this role under general supervision, you will use working knowledge of materials and sources of supply to procure operating supplies, general goods, and production components at prices consistent with quality and quantity requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Plans, Places and Modifies Purchase Orders for Off-the-Shelf and Build-to-Print Commodities
  • Plans purchase orders based on various reports, using judgment and knowledge of materials and product to modify quantity and timing of order as appropriate to obtain best price.
  • Contacts suppliers to negotiate pricing, delivery, terms and conditions based on company requirements and specifications.
  • Processes purchase orders and change orders to suppliers verbally and/or in writing, following up with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of orders.
  • Maintains adequate records of purchase orders and all related documentation.
  • Acts as liaison between suppliers and Supplier Quality Department to address and resolve quality issues, including return to vendor items.
  • Modifies, renegotiates and reschedules existing orders based on current needs.
  • Addresses and resolves invoicing discrepancies with suppliers.
  • Follows up on open order report.
• Assistance in Vendor Research, Identification, and Sourcing
  • Collaborates with Commodity Management andor Purchasing Management to research and identify vendor sources, competitive bids, and suggest alternate sources.
• General Support
  • Receives MRP from Production Control to initiate and reschedule orders.
  • Receives input from Supplier Quality on quality issues that may need supplier interface.
  • Works with Accounts Payable to resolve invoicing issues.
  • Interfaces with Engineering for design sampling and technical information.
  • Interfaces with Configuration Management for latest written specifications.
  • May act as Project Coordinator on design projects as appropriate.
  • Backs up other Buyer/Planners as needed.

Qualifications:

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong computer skills including using Excel and ERPMRP systems.
• Organizational skills.
• Entry Level to 1+ years as a Buyer.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Travel <10%.

The posted pay range, $51,200 - $68,640 per annum, is what we reasonably expect to pay for the role. This may vary depending on experience and other factors. Our benefits package includes tuition reimbursement; 3 weeks paid vacation your first year, paid holidays, medical, vision, and dental coverage, pet insurance, life insurance, and 401K contributions.

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee will occasionally lift and move up to 10 pounds, 50 pounds with assistance.

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