What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer position at Planet Professional?
Job Description
The Buyer plays a key role in ensuring that our supply chain operates efficiently, materials are available on time, and inventory levels are optimized. Your expertise will help us maintain high on-time delivery rates while driving cost efficiency and operational excellence.
The Buyer plays a key role in ensuring that our supply chain operates efficiently, materials are available on time, and inventory levels are optimized. Your expertise will help us maintain high on-time delivery rates while driving cost efficiency and operational excellence.
- Strategic Procurement: You will purchase materials and generate work orders based on daily ERP-driven Action Messages to meet customer demand.
- Inventory Optimization: You will monitor and manage inventory and stock levels, maintaining a 95% on-time delivery rate while minimizing stock value.
- Data Management: You will maintain purchasing contracts and vendor agreements.
- Process Coordination: You will enter and maintain new part purchasing information and assist with choosing suppliers.
- Supplier Collaboration: You will visit suppliers to assess their capabilities and delivery requirements.
- Cost Efficiency: You will negotiate pricing and implement procurement strategies, such as blanket orders, to optimize costs.
- 3-5 years of experience as a buyer in an ISO 9001 manufacturing environment.
- You excel in managing supply chain data, ensuring purchase order accuracy, and driving inventory efficiency.
- Experience with international suppliers and logistics, with APICS certification considered a plus.
- Proficient in SAP, and Microsoft Office programs, especially Excel.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and can work independently to drive results.
Salary : $35 - $38
