Buyer/Planner, Sr. (Temp)

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Until 8/23/2026 First posted May 28, 2026 Last posted June 24, 2026
Job description
Perform and coordinate the global procurement of raw material for specific product lines to meet master schedule and customer order requirements. Mainly responsible for strategic purchasing of raw material to optimize inventory management. Job duties:
  • Work closely with Supply Planning to place Purchase Orders and reschedule raw material to meet production plan and optimize inventory.
  • Establish and maintain supplier relations and partnerships.
  • Collect, analyze, and interpret manufacturing data to make decisions that may impact production, staff, or processes.
  • Identify and implement cost savings/cost avoidance opportunities.
  • Review and process purchase requisitions and purchase orders and implement procurement strategies, policies, and procedures while successfully managing risks.
  • Serve as the key point-of-contact for authorized requesters, managers, and suppliers to troubleshoot and resolve purchase requisition and purchase order issues.
  • Prioritize own assignments while focusing on key tasks despite limited time and resources.
  • Resolve quality, pricing, and delivery issues with suppliers.
  • Interface with Accounts Payable and internal customers to resolve invoice and receiving discrepancies.
  • Possess the ability to maintain projects and critical tasks progressing when delays or problems occur.
  • Accept the responsibility of a leadership role in improving processes.
  • Work under minimal supervision while assisting less experienced peers.
  • Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

 
About this role

Summary

Coordinate procurement of raw materials, optimize inventory, manage supplier relations, analyze data, and lead process improvements.

Job title

Buyer/Planner, Sr. (Temp)

Experience level

senior level

Industry

manufacturing

Location requirements

Remote work allowed, location not specified

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

purchase orderssupplier managementcost analysisrisk managementinvoice resolution

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

strategic purchasinginventory managementsupplier relationsdata analysis
Locations

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