Buyer / Planner Heavy Manufacturing
Salary $80,000 - $90,000 + Excellent Benefits + Paid Relocation
Growing manufacturer has an opportunity for you as an experienced Buyer / Planner a highly visible position giving you good advancement opportunities. The Buyer / Planner is responsible for the procurement of assigned commodities at the plant as well as planning and overseeing third party distribution. As part of the Supply Chain team, you will define and implement strategies for commodity in line with plant and global procurement initiatives. This company has been in a steady pattern of growth.
Our client is looking for a Buyer / Planner to be a supply team member in the Corporate Headquarters. This buyer position will:
Act as business contact for most of the suppliers to identify and develop preferred suppliers and identify the most competitive source of supplies
Set objectives for cost reduction and lead related projects
Identify innovative methods of procurement and ensure early supplier involvement
Conduct high-level analysis of market forecasts and trends affecting commodities
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regional and global economic conditions and business situations that impact materials within assigned commodities
Create supply agreements and purchase orders in cooperation with the Purchasing Manager
Verify orders are meeting material deadlines
Conduct business review meetings with supplier
Responsible for Demand Planning for new product lines and product launches
Minimum requirements for this Buyer position:
At least an Associate Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Purchasing, or Logistics.
Minimum 2 years Buyer or Purchasing experience in Manufacturing
Demonstrated competence in market analysis, negotiating skills and assessing vendors
Experience supporting global sourcing, import/export processes, and freight coordination.
TO APPLY: Email your resume in MS Word or PDF.
All Interview, relocation, & fee expenses paid by hiring companies. Hiring companies offer excellent compensation packages, benefits, and, where available, generous relocation assistance or packages.
Areas of Specialization
Engineering Six Sigma Black Belts Accounting Distribution Human Resources
Materials / Purchasing Quality Engineers & Managers Manufacturing Management
