Buyer / Planner / Supply Chain / Procurement / Logistics

Buyer/Planner
Duration : 5 Months contract
1st Shift
Client: Medical Device Company
Job Category: Procurement Group
Employment Type: Contract on W2 (Need US Citizens Or GC Holders Only)
Responsible for identifying and procuring goods and services at a fair and reason price to ensure business continuity for the production lines and manage optimal inventory levels. Solicit quotes, issue annual contracts based on forecast, review requisitions and release POs for the entire life cycle of the Products. Coordinate logistics and ensure JIT delivery.
Work with stakeholders and peers (Sourcing, Quality, Material Coordinators, Planning, Transportation, Engineers, Finance) to ensure requests are fulfilled.
Improve supplier relationships and performance (service, on-time delivery, quality, reconciliation of invoices, POs and documentation).
Lead and participate in continuous improvement/Kaizen events to improve Purchasing productivity and reduce pain points.
Work effectively with all types of personalities and provide excellent customer service to Suppliers and Stakeholders
Understanding of the Supply Chain, and ability to use critical thinking and decision-making skills to optimize the flow of materials and know when to ship by air, rail, sea or ground transportation
Follow a set of procedures and processes (ability to follow standard work instructions and flex with the business changes)
Understanding of accounting principles and practices to best manage inventory, open POs, prevent PPV, reconciliation issues, and scrap, and pay Suppliers accurately and on-time.
MRP and SAP experience to plan and place POs to support the Production lines
MS Office (Excel required)
Ability to work on computers, facilitate conference and phone calls
Project Management experience
Understanding of Kaizens: Six Sigma and Lean, Kanban and end-to-end Supply Chain
Bachelor’s degree
MBA preferred
SharePoint experience