Job Title: Buyer/Planner

Summary:

Seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Buyer/Planner to drive procurement, inventory, and logistics operations in a regulated manufacturing environment. This role is essential for ensuring efficient sourcing, inventory accuracy, and compliance with industry standards, while supporting production and customer needs.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement procurement strategies to align with production schedules and customer requirements.
• Negotiate with suppliers, manage relationships, and ensure quality, cost, and timely delivery of materials and services.
• Maintain supplier lists and ensure compliance with ISO 13485, FDA, and other regulatory standards.
• Oversee purchase order issuance and management, ensuring prompt delivery of components and raw materials.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate new suppliers and support material qualification processes.
• Monitor and control inventory levels, analyze usage trends, and manage ERP system parameters to prevent shortages or excess stock.
• Supervise shipping and receiving operations, ensuring accurate documentation, regulatory compliance, and efficient logistics for domestic and international shipments.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in procurement, inventory, and logistics processes to optimize cost, lead time, and operational efficiency.

Qualifications:

• Associates degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• Professional certification (APICS, CPM, SPM, CSCP, or CPIM) preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in purchasing or supply chain roles within a manufacturing environment; medical device experience strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 13485, cGMP, and FDA/GMP regulations; familiarity with Class I/II/III medical devices and compliance requirements.
• Experience with ERP systems (such as Epicor, SAP, NetSuite, or similar).
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, make sound decisions, and handle confidential information.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and leadership skills; service-oriented attitude with professionalism, poise, and diplomacy.
• Hands-on, detail-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment with a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Experience managing cross-functional logistics and inventory operations, including scaling quick-turn or same-day fulfillment processes.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 30 lbs for shipping/receiving tasks as needed.
• Capable of effective communication with stakeholders through various means.
• On-site, multi-site position in an office and manufacturing floor setting.

Published Category: Supply Chain & CMC