Sr. Buyer/PlannerBuffalo NYStarting Salary: $75,000 - $80,000Benefits: Health, Dental, and Vision insurance, 401K, Paid holidays and vacations, Tuition reimbursement program, Quarterly bonuses, Subsidized cafeteria costs, Peer recognition initiatives, Summer scholarships for children and grandchildren of employees, On-site gymJob Summary:We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Sr. Buyer/Planner to join our team. This role involves coordinating activities related to procuring goods and services, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring inventory levels, cost controls, quality, and on-time deliveries are maintained to support our production needs.Key Responsibilities:
Material Scheduling and Coordination: Evaluate multiple MRP reports to schedule raw materials, coordinate delivery with suppliers, and provide proper specifications, blueprints, and shipping instructions.
Supplier Approval and Quality Maintenance: Approve suppliers based on company-defined qualifications, maintain and update quality file systems against supplier surveys, specification acceptance, and quote packages.
Defective Materials Management: Participate in MRB group activities, manage purchasing systems for defective and discrepant materials, disposition materials, and contact suppliers for resolution.
Source Selection: Seek out the best possible sources of supply based on price, quantity, service, and reliability. May visit vendor facilities to establish suitable sources of supply and place special or rush orders.
Customer Relationship Management: Manage customer relationships, including processing customer orders and meeting delivery dates.
Efficiency Analysis: Conduct studies and analyses to identify potential savings or increased efficiency, develop economical order quantities, and maintain inventory levels to meet demand and avoid obsolescence.
Meeting Participation: Participate in customer and supplier meetings, effectively communicate our perspective, and coordinate logistics for incoming and outgoing shipments.
Reporting and Presentations: Prepare reports and presentations to institute necessary changes in accordance with company policies.
Department Leadership: Act as a subject matter expert for the Supply Chain Department and may direct department work activities of clerical support or make decisions in the absence of a manager as needed.
Travel: Travel to suppliers as needed to fulfill the responsibilities of the position.
Skills and Technical Requirements:
Working knowledge of MRP and ISO standards.
Proficiency in traditional PC-based software such as Microsoft Office.
Ability to apply basic algebra and geometry to calculate figures and amounts for discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
Above average people skills with a high priority on customer needs and sensitivity to customer requirements, both external and internal.
Educational Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience Requirements:
5+ years of related experience.
If you meet the above qualifications and would like to apply for this position, please click APPLY NOW and upload your most current resume or you may email your resume to our recruiter, Christine Hannon at [email protected] include PLANNER on the subject line of any e-mail correspondence. Questions regarding this position can be addressed by emailing. Thank you in advance for applying, however, only qualified candidates will be contacted.The Adecco Group is a Fortune Global 500 company and the global leader in Human Resource Solutions. Our group connects over 700,000 associates with our business clients each day through our 6,600 offices in over 70 countries and territories around the world. We offer employment opportunities at any stage in your Professional Career. For great opportunities near you, go to www.adeccousa.com today!Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit http://www.adeccousa.com/candidate-privacy/ .Pay Details: $75,000.00 to $80,000.00 per yearEqual Opportunity Employer/Veterans/DisabledTo read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.adecco.com/en-us/candidate-privacyThe Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
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