Buyer/Planner II

Job Description Title: Buyer/Planner II Location: Fair Lawn, NJ 07410, USA Duration: 4+ Months Hourly Rate: $28/hr to $31.10/hr DOE Position Summary: Under the general supervision of the Procurement Manager, the Buyer/Planner's primary responsibility will be managing the day to day material planning and placement of purchase orders for the assigned commodities. The person will also support and execute commodity and cost reduction strategies, participate in supplier negotiations, purchase agreements, new source identification and selection, and manage supplier relationships. This position works closely with operations and R&D to facilitate and implement cost reduction projects by leveraging internal business units and global sourcing to drive cost out of the supply chain. Key Responsibilities: Utilize Material Requirements Planning (MRP) to plan and execute purchase orders. Work with key stakeholders to optimize inventory levels to support demand requirements. Leverage knowledge of good clinical practices and protocols to support regulatory compliance. Locate, evaluate, negotiate, and select suppliers and potential suppliers to achieve best quality, cost, and delivery of purchased material. Apply strong analytical skills to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Lead purchasing activities with manufacturing, engineering, and customer service departments to identify alternative suppliers. Take initiative and work independently towards defined goals, with meticulous attention to detail. Provide strong customer service focus to enhance satisfaction, demonstrate judgment, tact, and diplomacy with internal and external customers. Apply knowledge of supply chain programs (consignment, JIT, VMI, etc.) and manage project execution of these programs. Improve processes and create efficiencies through lean initiatives and project management. Manage metrics to track overall success and effectiveness of commodity performance. Perform other related duties as assigned. Minimum Requirements/Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in manufacturing operations, business administration, operations management, purchasing, or equivalent work experience. Five or more years of experience, preferably in global sourcing, in a high‑paced working environment. APICS or ISM certification strongly desired. Some experience in a scientific environment or medical device field preferred. Project management skills and the ability to develop strong support for change across all levels of internal and external organizations. Strong organization skills with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks. Effective interpersonal and negotiation skills. Ability to make decisions and solve practical problems with a variety of variables in situations where standardization may be limited. Statistical analysis skills; must analyze trends and statistical data and make appropriate decisions and recommendations. Self‑driven, results‑oriented, and motivated to work effectively without direct supervision. Ability to interpret technical data and a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Proficiency with off‑the‑shelf database applications. Non‑Negotiable Hiring Criteria: Demonstrates Client values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement. This position has not been approved for relocation assistance. Skill/Experience/Education Mandatory: Supply Chain Buyer/Planner Job Location Fair Lawn, NJ 07410, USA All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. #J-18808-Ljbffr Varite Inc