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Internal Title: Sr Buyer/Planner

Position Summary

The Senior Buyer / Planner is responsible for managing end-to-end procurement and planning activities to ensure timely, cost-effective, and high-quality supply of materials and services. This role combines operational execution with advanced supply chain analytics, partnering cross-functionally with Engineering, Planning, Quality, and Operations to drive supply continuity, data-driven decision-making, and process improvements.

The role requires strong analytical capability, supplier management expertise, and the ability to influence stakeholders through insights that improve business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement & Planning Operations

Manage purchase requisitions, purchase orders, and change orders to ensure accurate and timely execution
Coordinate with Planning and Manufacturing to support demand fulfilment and inventory optimization
Maintain data integrity in procurement systems (e.g., SAP, Ariba, ERP/MRP systems)
Support volume planning and material availability to meet production schedules

Supply Chain Analytics & Insights

Analyze supply chain data to identify trends, risks, and cost drivers across materials and suppliers
Develop and maintain dashboards and reports (e.g., Excel, Power BI) to support decision-making
Perform demand, inventory, and supply planning analysis to improve forecast accuracy and inventory health
Conduct root cause analysis on supply disruptions, shortages, and excess inventory
Provide data-driven recommendations to optimize procurement, planning, and supplier performance
Support scenario planning and modeling to evaluate supply chain risks and opportunities

Supplier Management & Performance

Manage supplier relationships for direct materials with low to medium complexity
Monitor supplier performance using KPIs and scorecards
Work with suppliers and Quality teams to resolve delivery and quality issues
Conduct supplier research and support onboarding of new suppliers

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with Engineering, Planning, Quality, and Operations to align procurement activities with business needs
Act as a data-driven advisor to stakeholders on supply risks, inventory strategies, and operational trade-offs
Support cross-functional initiatives to improve supply chain efficiency and continuity

Data Analysis & Continuous Improvement

Integrate data from multiple systems (ERP, forecasts, supplier data) to generate actionable insights
Maintain and improve procurement and planning data (e.g., part parameters, supplier database, quote tables)
Identify inefficiencies and implement process improvements to enhance operational performance

Risk Management

Identify potential supply risks using data trends and predictive indicators
Support mitigation strategies for supply disruptions and demand variability
Evaluate alternative scenarios to ensure business continuity

Leadership & Communication

Demonstrate strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for business partners
Provide guidance and support to junior team members when needed
Contribute insights to support broader supply chain and procurement strategy

L__isted responsibilities are an essential, but not exhaustive list, of the usual duties associated with the position. Changes to individual responsibilities may occur due to business needs.

Position Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field
Minimum 5 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or analytics-related roles
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience in data interpretation
Proficiency in data tools (Excel, Power BI) and ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Ariba)
Experience in demand planning, inventory management, and supply chain analytics
Ability to work cross-functionally and influence stakeholders with data-driven insights
Strong communication skills with the ability to present analysis clearly
Self-motivated and adaptable in a fast-paced environment

All listed requirements are deemed as essential functions to this position; however, business conditions may require reasonable accommodations for additional task and responsibilities.

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