Sr. Buyer/Planner

Our client is looking to hire a Sr. Buyer/Planner for their Purchasing Department. You’ll work with multiple departments for the planning and procurement of materials needed for production. You may also be asked to procure maintenance, repair, and operating supplies in addition to other duties. You’ll need to be able to work with limited direction and process orders in a timely manner while supporting the manufacturing departments as needed and demonstrate professionalism at all times.

What you’ll do:

Procure inventory, supplies, and capital goods for production purposes.

Utilize forecast, production plans and the ERP system to schedule delivery of parts needed to support production while managing inventory levels.

Keep records of all acquisitions to ensure that purchases remain within budget and on schedule.

Develop and investigate supply sources, and issue requests for quotations, proposals, or bids for those items not covered by any existing purchasing arrangement.

Serve as liaison to vendors and suppliers.

What you’ll need:

Degree in Business or Supply Chain Management

10+ years of relevant purchasing, inventory control and ERP system experience

Proficiency in oral and written communications

Would be great if you had:

SAP experience

Experience with AI tools (Claude, Copilot)