Buyer Planner

Job Description

Job Description

• Plan supply for production materials, MRO (maintenance and repair), and components, following days on hand, MRP reports, and production schedule
• Initiate purchase orders and amendments and communicate with vendors
• Secure and analyze quotations; negotiate process and terms with suppliers; recommend suppliers with respect to cost, quality, and delivery competitiveness
• Oversee receipt of inventory materials and assist with receiving when needed
• Maintain cost monitoring/cost adjustment system that is implemented and enforced with our supply base
• Report any discrepancy of information concerning receipts of materials or shipments
• Vendor and part number management
• Coordinates and performs regularly scheduled inventory checks (cycle counts) of all stock and reconciles inventory discrepancies
• Responsible for the tool crib area.
• Minimize inventory levels without jeopardizing production
• Develop, implement, and manage the supplier management system; including on-time delivery monitoring
• Ensure all suppliers follow receiving guidelines
• Participate as needed in quality matters, engineering changes and developments between activities and suppliers
• Act as backup for shipping department
• Update and maintain materials module of the ERP
• Collaborate in meeting requirements of IATF 16949 and ISO-14001 systems
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned and directed by manager
• Assist with supplier approval and supplier PPAP processes