Senior Buyer Planner

Pay Range: $34.36hr - $39.36hr Job Overview: This position includes purchasing responsibilities for MRO and inventory, including the planning/scheduling of raw materials, hardware, and consumables for inventory/campaign as required by the production schedule. In addition, the successful candidate will be responsible for strategic sourcing projects, able to work with little direct supervision, and function in a leadership capacity by providing guidance to other employees. Essential Functions: Purchase a wide variety of items and services, verify authorizations, and account numbers. Process associated paperwork and expedite as necessary. Ensure best price, quality, and delivery for all MRO purchases. Maintain compliance with Approved Supplier List in accordance with internal procedures. Utilize MRP system to generate purchase orders for all applicable inventory items and complete all purchasing functions, including expediting, returns to vendor, obtaining quotes, and supplier sourcing. Create and apply standard contract templates. Develop and maintain good supplier relations. Plan, schedule, track, and expedite materials through system. Maintain minimum stock levels for continuous operation by generating reorder lists. Understand and use bills of materials, job numbers, and routing stages used for media/buffer solutions production and component kits for material availability. Maintain master materials plan in accordance with production schedule for manufacturing campaigns. Interface with Production, Quality Control, and Facilities to plan material usage. Ensure a smooth and effective flow of information to the Warehouse in order to maintain proper levels of inventory. Provide Materials Orientation to new employees. Oversee, direct, and mentor more junior purchasing employees. Drive Strategic Sourcing projects and initiatives to improve the Purchasing function in terms of cost, quality, and efficiency. Perform other duties as assigned. Perform all job duties and responsibilities in a compliant and ethical manner and in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and industry codes. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or equivalent training and experience. 5+ years of experience in materials (i.e. purchasing, planning, inventory, and production control). Certified Purchasing Manager or APICS Certification preferred. Experience with fundamental cost/value analysis. Experience with SAP preferred. Experience in biotech or pharmaceutical industry preferred. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of cGMPs, ISO, and FDA requirements is a plus. Ability to develop and manage action plans to achieve targets. Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills as well as strong verbal and written communication skills. Self-motivated with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Proven ability to effectively interface with suppliers and knowledge of computerized inventory and MRP systems, word processing, and spreadsheet/database software required. Physical Requirements(Due to nature of job, The candidate must have): Ability to climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, and walk. Ability to pull, lift, finger, and grasp. Ability to speak, listen, and understand verbal and written communication. Ability to perform repetitive motion including substantial movement of wrists, hands, and or fingers. Ability to work involving sitting most of the time with walking and standing required occasionally. Ability to lift up to 20 pounds occasionally and 10 pounds frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Ability to maintain visual acuity to perform close activities such as reading, writing, analyzing, and determining the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of work assigned. Ability to work in a variety of physical conditions, including narrow aisles and temperature changes. Benefits: Our Benefits Include: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 401(k) Retirement Plan Health Savings Account (HSA) Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term) Life and AD&D Insurance Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law) Supplemental Insurance Plans Identity Theft Protection Pet Insurance Employee Wellness Programs Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities Disclaimer: Benefits eligibility, accrual rates, and usage limits may vary based on employment status, length of service, and work location. Paid Sick Leave is provided in strict accordance with applicable state and municipal mandates. Cynet Systems Inc. reserves the right to modify, amend, or terminate any benefit plans at any time in accordance with applicable laws. About Cynet Systems Founded in 2010 and headquartered in the Washington, DC metro area, Cynet Systems Inc. is a leading technology staffing and workforce solutions company serving Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and enterprise organizations across the United States and Canada. We deliver agile, scalable talent solutions across IT, engineering, life sciences, clinical, and professional staffing, powered by a high-performing recruitment engine operating across North America and Asia. As a nationally and locally certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Cynet Systems is committed to helping organizations build high-performing teams while empowering professionals to grow rewarding careers. Our organization is certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, and SOC 2 Type II standards, reflecting our commitment to quality, security, operational excellence, and customer success.