What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer/Planner II position at BYSTRONIC INC?
Who we are. What we do.
We are Bystronic – a global technology company passionate about creating an impact for a sustainable future with sheet metal and beyond.
We want to work with people who support us in creating innovative solutions to move our industry forward. Our focus is on automating the complete material and data flow of the laser cutting and bending process chain.
In a nutshell:
The Buyer/Planner II is responsible for managing the procurement and planning activities to ensure timely and cost-effective acquisition of materials for the company. This role involves evaluating suppliers, negotiating contracts, managing inventory levels, and ensuring that production schedules align with business needs. The Buyer/Planner II will work closely with cross-functional teams, including production, warehouse, finance, and quality assurance, to optimize supply chain operations.
What you will be doing:
- Follow up on open Purchase Orders with all vendors to ensure all PO’s are received by the promised date. Maintain accurate data in SAP.
- Analyze inventory data and adjust procurement strategies to minimize carrying costs and reduce waste.
- Review material requirements planning (MRP) data to issue purchase orders.
- Monitor and manage inventory levels to avoid shortages or overstocking and meet target inventory turns. Review Exceptions messages to adjust delivery dates, push out or expedite orders as needed.
- Assist in resolving issues related to supply chain disruptions, quality concerns, price discrepancies or material shortages.
- Sourcing – find and evaluate suppliers based on quality, price, delivery, and overall reliability. Send out RFQ’s, conduct cost comparison and negotiations, select vendors.
- Negotiate contracts and pricing agreements to ensure the best possible value.
- Monitor supplier performance to ensure quality and delivery standards are met.
- Contribute to cost reduction initiatives across the supply chain.
- Other duties as assigned.
Key tasks and Responsibilities:
- Manage the procurement process for materials and components, ensuring competitive pricing and on-time delivery.
- Monitor and manage inventory levels to avoid shortages or overstocking and meet target inventory turns. Review Exceptions messages to adjust delivery dates, push out or expedite orders as needed.
- Collaborate with Production, Quality and Warehouse to align delivery with production plans.
- Work with suppliers to negotiate terms, lead times, and pricing, building and maintaining strategic suppliers.
- Identify opportunities for cost savings through supplier negotiations, alternative sourcing, or process improvements.
KPI’s:
- Cost savings/cost reduction
- Inventory turns
- Days on backorder/backorder value
Key Skillset:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations, or a
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience with SAP a plus.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and generate results in a deadline-driven, fast-paced environment.
Your education & experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations, or a related field.
- 3-5 years’ experience in a purchasing role.
What’s in it for you:
- PTO
- Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, STD LTD)
- Life Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- 401k with 100% match up to 5%
People power our purpose:
Imagine working in an environment that helps move the company to the next level, where your passion, values, and skills are integral to impacting the sheet metal industry and beyond. At Bystronic, this can become your reality. Our people are the edge to drive and nurture our ambitions and continued success. Together we have created a culture where our people are central, inspiring us to make decisions that best serve them and are aligned with our purpose.
We look forward to receiving your online application
