Job#: 2019625
Job Description:
Apex Systems is seeking a Buyer Planner near Grand Rapids, MI for a long term contract project with a global producer of medical devices and therapies.
Summary
The Buyer Planner is an individual contributor who delivers and/or manages projects assigned and works with other stakeholders to achieve desired results. They may act as a mentor to colleagues or may direct the work of other lower level professionals. The majority of their time is spent delivering and overseeing the projects from design to implementation.
Responsibilities
- Sources, purchases, plans, and schedules the movement of raw materials, packaging materials, parts, components, services, supplies, finished goods, and related material through production and inventory process.
- Identifies raw material, component, and related requirements from engineering and production specifications and schedules.
- In frontend procurement mode, analyzes data and determines factors that affect prices and determines lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and ability to meet required schedules.
- Coordinates and follows up with production, warehouse, and engineering personnel to ensure appropriate procurement, scheduling, and movement of materials and services. Compiles information to keep informed on price trends and manufacturing processes. May monitor performance of suppliers and collaborate on demand analysis planning.
Required Knowledge and Experience:
- Requires mastery of a specialty area and full knowledge of industry practices, typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience.
- May have broad knowledge of project management.
- Requires a University Degree and minimum 7 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
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