BUYER/PLANNER - Gauthier Biomedical : Job Details

Summary: Plans and purchases materials, supplies and services to maximize production efficiency using Material Resource Planning software.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Works closely with Operations to coordinate the planning of schedules to meet on-time delivery requirements; maintains and distributes Dispatch List.
• Optimizes inventory levels to ensure the supply of materials meets production demands.
• Creates and distributes internal work orders, makes inventory and Bill of Material (BOM) adjustments.
• Creates and executes purchase orders; competitively quotes items to be purchased; effectively negotiates price, payment terms, and delivery schedules.
• Sources and qualifies new suppliers.
• Monitors supplier's delivery and quality performance and price variance.
• Collaborates with suppliers and internal team members around quality issues.
• Communicates schedules and progress to completion to all levels within the organization.
• Assists in expediting orders as necessary.
• Applies continuous improvement methods to enhance manufacturing quality, reliability, and/or cost-effectiveness.
• Performs other assignments as necessary.
• Maintains a professional working relationship and effectively communicates with all employees, managers, vendors, customers and regulatory agencies.
• Understands and complies with company policies and procedures, regulatory requirements and safety regulations.
• Regular attendance at work is required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain or Operations Management, or related field preferred; minimum of three years' experience in material planning and procurement in a manufacturing environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of various raw materials and machining processes, lean training and other techniques for maximizing the effective/efficient production of related products preferred.
• Knowledge of material planning and procurement fundamentals.

To Apply: Click on the button below, or email your resume to [email protected]. Additional Opportunities: Check out the Careers page on our website at www.gauthierbiomedical.com. We are growing and have several opportunities for motivated, talented individuals on 1st & 2nd shift! Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Gauthier Biomedical is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace. Don't miss this remarkable opportunity to join the Gauthier Biomedical Team! Apply today!