Responsible for carrying out assignments involving Master Production Schedule (MPS) and purchase of supplies and raw materials.
Coordinates the efficient movement of materials with receiving, warehouse, production, and engineering.
Evaluates vendor reliability and coordinates MRP strategic initiative.
Procure supplies, materials, and equipment necessary for the operation of the organization.
Monitor and assure delivery and inventory performance objectives are met or exceeded.
Review requisitions, contact vendors, and examine quotes for accuracy.
Expedite items/supplies as necessary to meet company demands.
Interface with receiving, warehouse, production, engineering, shipping, and accounting to resolve any supply, quality, or logistic problems associated with purchase items.
Utilize MRP system to minimize manual planning requirements and leverage current system capabilities.
Resolve supplier problems associated with over shipments, shortages, discrepancies, or obsolete materials and scrap.
Monitor approval status of purchase orders and regularly report part shortages to affected persons.
Assist in the regular review of the supplier base for delivery performance, quality performance, and cost reduction performance.
Attend and complete all required training and certification exams.
Maintain adequate knowledge of products supported in order to better support end users.

5 years of experience in a Planner/Buyer position in a medium or larger sized organization preferred.
Experience in medical equipment or similarly complex devices preferred.
Experience in managing electromechanical components supply needed for complex capital systems ISO, FDA, CMDR Awareness Training and Product Complaint System.
Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
Interacts with senior internal and external personnel.
Must be able to assemble facts from various areas, analyze data, and provide informed recommendations to management.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and work effectively in a demanding, fast paced environment
Customer focused with exceptional problem solving skills.
Excellent communication skills dealing with various suppliers.
You must be comfortable with technology, and be able demonstrate proficiency with MS Office package, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; as well as Outlook, Internet Explorer, and Google Chrome
Advanced working knowledge of ERP systems required. Great Plains, SAP preferred.

Medical (Blue Benefit Administrators): 5 PPO Plans ( with up to 95% employer contribution )
Dental (Blue Cross Blue Shield): 2 PPO Plans ( with up to 80% employer contribution )
Vision (Blue Cross Blue Shield): 100% company paid
Short/Long Term Disability, Life & AD&D (The Standard): 100% company paid
401k Retirement (Fidelity): 100% company match up to 5%
Tax Deferred Health Care Savings Programs
Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Pet, Legal, ID Theft
Generous paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more!

Senior Buyer/Planner

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