Buyer-Planner

We are an innovative manufacturer of electromechanical testing instruments seeking a Buyer‑Planner to join our team. The role involves production planning and purchasing responsibilities. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, professional, and organized, with experience in planning and purchasing within a manufacturing organization. Role Overview As our Buyer / Planner, you will sit at the center of our manufacturing operations. You will be responsible for balancing supply with demand, ensuring our production lines run smoothly without interruption, and managing vendor relationships. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and love solving supply chain puzzles, you'll fit right in. Salary: $60,000 - $75,000 per year Shift: First Work hours: 8 AM - 4 PM Education: High School Responsibilities Inventory & Order Management: Use our MRP system to maintain optimal inventory levels of finished products and components by issuing timely work orders and purchase orders. Production Scheduling: Ensure consistent production schedules to maintain target inventory levels and meet customer demand. Supplier Relations: Issue purchase orders to vendors and maintain close, collaborative working relationships with existing suppliers. Strategic Sourcing: Identify and develop alternative suppliers for key items to mitigate risks and improve supply chain resilience. Negotiations: Conduct price and contract negotiations, maximizing purchasing flexibility and cost savings for the company. Risk Management: Monitor market trends and supply chain risks, taking proactive, timely action to ensure an uninterrupted supply of materials. Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Work closely with factory supervisors and production management to keep operations aligned. Skills Buyer Planning MRP Negotiating ERP SAGE 100 Qualifications Years of experience: 4 years Experience level: Experienced Education: High School Benefits Benefits include medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). Equal Opportunity Employer Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr