Job Summary: The Planner-Buyer qualifies vendors, evaluates bids, and negotiates prices
and terms for purchased goods and services. Responsible for the accuracy and integrity of purchasing and planning master data for assigned materials and products. Tracks purchases, monitors vendor quality, and maintains a current database of vendor information. Duties and Responsibilities:
Negotiate complex projects involving multiple service elements on price, quality,
statement of work, and all contractual elements
Provide strong service, support, and leadership to Business Services, internal clients,
and suppliers
Perform year-end review of maintenance contracts, standard contract items and
licensing agreements for renewal or renegotiation
Ensure purchases comply with internal and external requirements and regulations good
purchasing practices.
Generating orders in accordance with ERP/MRP and/or customer requirements
Processes requisitions through to purchase orders as required for indirect materials or service requirements
Managing daily systems, processes and procedures governing the end to end process of
the procurement of materials from the right suppliers, at the right price, quality, and delivery requirements
Responsible for the accuracy and integrity of purchasing and planning master data for
assigned materials and products
Ensuring compliance with the 3 quote or 3 quote exemption form process to support
indirect or regionally based purchases
Establishing and maintaining effective relationships with the company suppliers in
accordance with the ethical code and standards of conduct maintaining the highest standard of professionalism
Negotiating regional contracts, agreements, and letters of intent to obtain favorable
price, terms and conditions for products and services
Evaluating supplier performance (price, OTD, lead time)
Experiencia y requisitos
Requirements
Bachelors’ degree in Business Administration or related field required.
2 years of experience in Purchasing or Production Scheduling/Planning
Excellent organizational and planning skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the proven ability to work well with all levels of
management and staff.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.