BUYER / PLANNER

POSITION SUMMARY

The Buyer/Planner manages purchasing and material planning activities that support manufacturing, distribution, customer demand, and new product introduction. The role converts forecasts, production requirements, and inventory data into timely supply actions, ensuring that materials, components, subassemblies, and finished goods are available in the right quantity, at the right time, and at the best overall value.

This position owns purchase order execution, supplier communication, material availability, shortage resolution, and inventory planning within assigned categories. The Buyer/Planner works closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, Inventory Control, Business Development, Customer Service, and Finance to maintain supply continuity, control cost, and improve operational performance.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Purchasing & Purchase Order Management

·   Create, release, manage, and close purchase orders and, where appropriate, blanket purchase agreements in accordance with approved requirements and company policies.

·   Determine and confirm export and import documents meet requirements (e,g, HTC and product descriptions) for international shipments.

·   Obtain and evaluate supplier quotations, pricing, availability, lead times, minimum order quantities, payment terms, freight terms, and other commercial conditions.

·   Negotiate pricing, delive