Procurement Buyer/Planner Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Procurement Buyer/Planner to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Manage and resolve issues regarding PO to invoice discrepancies, returns and quality problems with suppliers;
- Ensure and promote compliance to Company and Procurement policies and procedures;
- Determine and establish optimal inventory levels based on forecast, demand variation and material lead times;
- Place purchase orders with suppliers for the procurement of MRO material as required by MRP and reactive work order requests;
- Setup & maintain material master system planning parameters (MOQ, lead time, safety stocks);
- Expedite or defer orders as required based on schedule/inventory changes;
- Facilitate the inter-company flow or materials between warehouse locations.
Requirements:
- Analytical with a methodical approach to problem-solving;
- Proficient with MS Office suite – advanced skills with MS Excel;
- Expert applied knowledge of forecasting, MRP, transportation, supply chain, inventory management and warehousing disciplines;
- Extremely high standards of excellence;
- Experience establishing and employing demand-pull material planning methods;
- 3-6 years of experience in a buyer/planner/material scheduler role (required);
- Able to influence others & manage conflict;
- Excellent organization, communication and follow-up skills;
- Strong sense of urgency & attention to detail;
- BS/BA in Supply Chain, Business, Logistics or relevant experience;
- Ability to self-direct and take constructive action in ambiguous situations.