Senior Buyer Planner

Summary Plans, schedules and monitors the movement of materials through the production cycle to determine required materials purchases. Obtains materials using engineering and production schedules to maintain inventory at planned levels (i.e., Just in Time purchases, use of EOQ - Economic Order Quantities). Resolves discrepancies. Creates and maintains bills of material and parts/commodities numbers in supply chain management or other enterprisewide systems. Ensures material standards are met and non-conformances or variances are approved and/or minimized. Develops specifications for new contract orders. Gathers quotations, examines bids and makes awards. Monitors cost, schedule and scope of assigned subcontracts to assure best quality at best value. Evaluates vendor reliability and develops new supply sources where vendors and suppliers are no longer competitive. Job Description Required Skills and Knowledge Familiar with ERP/MRP and production or service environment. Desired Skills and Knowledge Working understanding of contractual terms and conditions, purchasing law, and supply chain concepts Ability to read and understand financial statements Required Certifications and Training CPM or APICS certification or equivalent Experience Level with Business Tools Proficient in utilizing business tools such as: E-mail, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Experience with SAP or equivalent ERP product and productivity software desired. Education and Experience Bachelors degree (or equivalent experience) 8+ years of related experience Time Type: Full time Job Type: Regular Work Shift: N/A Pay Rate Type: Salary Benefits and Perks Varex Imaging provides competitive pay and benefits to support the financial, physical, and emotional well-being of the people who make our company successful. Medical Insurance Dental/Vision 10 Paid Holidays PTO Employee Stock Purchase Plan 401K match Paid Parental Leave Short & Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance Competitive Pay Flexible Schedules Friendly Work Environment Tuition Reimbursement Employee Referral Program Career Advancement Opportunities Employee Discounts All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr