Senior Buyer/Planner

SENIOR BUYER/PLANNERProcures and manages all components for manufacturing as required by the Materials Requirements Planning system. Job functions include daily analysis and processing of MRP, building on supplier relationships, negotiation, expediting, maintenance of procurement system and requesting quotes for new and existing parts. Responsible for the procurement of all packaging supplies, manufacturing supplies and MRO items as required in supporting the company.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Review&process MRP on a weekly basis or as requiredProcess, generate&distribute all Expense Purchase Requisitions/OrdersConfirm receipt of all Purchase Orders to suppliersFiling&Expediting of all Purchase Orders as referenced aboveSource/Find new suppliers for odd productsSet up&maintain all new&existing suppliers in the company business systemProcess&distribute Request for Quotes (RFQs)Request/Acquire drawings/prints from EngineeringPrepares RFQ&Drawings/Prints for Emailing to suppliers as requiredMaintain part number&supplier files and logs (To meet ISO requirements):Maintain an Approved Supplier List&maintain/update all Supplier Self-Evaluation SurveysConsistent maintenance of Business System to ensure accurate procurement&processing information for MRP (Lead Time, Pricing, Delivery Dates, Safety Stock, Lot Quantities, etc.)Maintain supplier information/database in company business systemConstantly adjust Business System Data receipt errors, quantity errors, adjusts Inspection Receipts, etc.Work on/Follow up on Weekly Expediting ReportMaintain all inventory/part numbers in the company business systemContinuous work on our procurement Cost Savings Program (On-going)Knows our freight carriers&contract details (Work w/ Shipping&Receiving Manager)Travels/visits major suppliers as necessary to build/improve on supplier relationships&resolve any issuesWork with manufacturing to establish customer due dates.Smooth production schedule as much as possible and coordinate sequence of jobs to be worked on.EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:Completion of four years of college with coursework in business administration, accounting, or related field.Finance/Management/Purchasing/Engineering background helpfulFluent in English written&verbalFive or more years strong procurement experience requiredProven cost savings procurement actions&decisionsInternational buying experience preferredProven ability to build strong business relationships/partnershipsProven experience in working with MRP (Material Requirements Planning)Experience working with all production, engineering, quality&administrative departments and managementSKILLS REQUIRED:Excellent communication skills (Listening, written&verbal)Must be fluent in English written&verbalHigh level of organizational and multi tasking skills requiredAbove average analytical skill requiredMust have a high level of professionalism/integrity (ethical, honest, accountable, respectful)Must be highly dependable, enthusiastic and self-motivatedExcellent computer skills requiredMicrosoft (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)Ability to read MRP, create work orders, and communicate status of all orders as needed to meet internal and external customer requirements.