Buyer/Planner

Responsibilities:

Analyze incoming requisitions and shortage reports for quality, specification, pricing and delivery requirements Analyze and respond

to MRP/Constraint Planning Tool signals for purchasing Generate the most suitable purchasing arrangement such as contracts, blanket orders and vendor

stocking arrangements to streamline and obtain optimum pricing. Convert requisitions, prepare and issue purchase orders, expedite deliveries, resolve

payment issues Maintain computerized purchasing system database, investigate inventory discrepancies and resolve delivery/receiving and quality problems with

suppliers Work within a strong Quality System [ISO 13485] to improve systems and maintain high standards Select and interface with all suppliers to assure

quality piece parts at the lowest cost to support build schedule Support and cover for the planning functions as required Manage inventories, monitor usage

and purchase assigned goods and services while working to maintain or improve quality, on time delivery, and price Solicit competitive bids, evaluate

proposals, obtain necessary purchasing approvals, negotiate or assist in the negotiation of contract terms, and expedite orders to ensure contract terms are

met Maintain direct contact with suppliers to ensure the quality and quantity of products, parts, and services to meet established performance objectives

Assist with supplier audits as required Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Proven practical experience purchasing in a manufacturing/scientific research environment
• Thorough knowledge of procurement, vendor relations, material planning and inventory management
• Familiar with GMP’s, product specifications incoming inspection procedures
• Effective verbal and written communication, analytical and interpersonal skills
• Must have the ability to prepare and deliver effective presentations.
• Strong organizational skills, detail oriented
• Strong influencing and negotiating skills
• Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (ideally SAP), word processing, spreadsheets, project management, etc Must be willing and able to travel CPIM
• or CPM certification desirable Ability to interface well with cross-functional teammates and have strong interpersonal skills A desire to be a part of highly
• motivated team in a fast pace dynamic environment In depth knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Outlook required.
• Listed responsibilities are an essential, but not exhaustive list, of the usual duties associated with the position.
• Changes to individual responsibilities may occur due to business needs.

About Actalent:

Actalent connects passion with purpose. Our scalable talent solutions and services capabilities drive value and results and provide the expertise to help our customers achieve more. Every day, our experts around the globe are making an impact. We’re supporting critical initiatives in engineering and sciences that advance how companies serve the world. Actalent promotes consultant care and engagement through experiences that enable continuous development. Our people are the difference. Actalent is an operating company of Allegis Group, the global leader in talent solutions.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

Salary : $30 - $40