Supply Chain - Buyer/Planner

Summary:
Coordinates the procurement of materials, parts and packaging supplies for the organization to ensure on time delivery.

Duties:
• Coordinates all activities related to procurement of a commodity beginning with initial purchase through delivery.
• Assists in the setup of a constant stream of new products from the Product Development group. Contacts department and/or initiator to clarify or complete information for proper purchasing specifications and processes.
• Evaluate each purchase minimums against vendor minimums; negotiate or suggest discontinuance of product.
• Assures that the commodity is delivered on time, at the negotiated price and meets the quality standards of the company.
• Maintains timely control of purchase orders, revisions, advance shipping notices, and other documents to assure on-time delivery from supplier.
• Updates import costs and maintain import spreadsheet and warranty spreadsheet for imports.
• Expediting of inbound purchased orders.
• Maintain database of purchase orders, vendor/item, estimated time of arrivals and new quotes.
• Provide demand plan to designated suppliers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or at least five years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions:
Heated and air-conditioned office.