Sr Buyer Planner

SUMMARY: This role will work closely with production, manufacturing engineering, R&D engineering, and Quality in support of Supply Chain functions in a start-up environment. The Sr. Buyer Planner will be responsible for setting up MRP and Item Master database on a forecast provided by Finance and Marketing. Perform core purchasing activities and routine problem resolution with minimum supervision.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned on an individual basis:

• Place purchase orders with suppliers for the procurement of production material as required by forecast and the production schedule.
• Responsible for purchasing supplies, equipment, and miscellaneous items for individual departments via purchase requisition processes.
• Resolve supplier issues with Finance and Quality.
• Project management for supplier cost savings, capacity issues, risk mitigation, and new product introductions.
• Create and establish optimal inventory levels based on the forecast, demand variation, and material lead times.
• Plan and coordinate BOM changes, obsolescence, and new components with Production and Quality.
• Setup & maintain material master system planning parameters such as, but not limited to MOQ, lead time, safety stocks, re-order points, and make vs. buy decisions.
• Collaborate with internal customers and provide a high level of customer service, including recommending solutions, resources, and alternative supply options.
• Manage suppliers and ensure that they meet requirements to remain on the ASL.
• Secure and analyze quotations, negotiate costs and terms with suppliers, and recommends suppliers with respect to cost, quality, and delivery competitiveness.
• Develop build schedules and prototype bills of material for new product introduction (NPI).
• Drive supply chain change controls, SCARs, as necessary.
• Provide back-up support for supply chain functions including shipping, receiving, material handling and other duties as assigned.
• Actively promote and support the Quality Management System, Quality Objectives, and Quality Policy.
• Assure that you and functional subordinates (if applicable) are trained on all applicable procedures and processes according to Good Manufacturing Practices, applicable FDA and Regulatory requirements.
• Actively promote and support the company’s Management Review process. 
• Inform responsible personnel of concerns involving product quality.
• Perform job functions in a safe and effective manner.
• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:                                                                                                                                          

• AA degree in a Technical or Business discipline and a minimum of 7 years of experience (or Bachelor’s degree in a Technical or Business discipline with 4 years of experience) of MRP planning in a regulated manufacturing environment or equivalent education and experience.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and applicable Quality Management System (QMS) standards.
• Knowledge of ERP, item master parameters, bill of materials, product structure, routings, and master scheduling.
• Demonstrated experience with automated purchasing systems, preferably QAD.
• Good verbal and written communication skills and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to understand business goals, anticipate needs based on changing work demand, and respond to concerns and resolve materials conflicts.
• Experience with detailed data entry to accurately record inventories and materials information and transact material lots through processes and inventory locations.