Planner Buyer

Responsibilities

• Manage the complete procurement cycle, including requisitions, purchase orders, order follow-up, receipt of goods, and final payment processing.
• Analyze SAP demand requirements and generate purchase orders based on current and future demand.
• Execute SAP system messages related to pull-ins, push-outs, shortages, and order cancellations.
• Review demand forecasts and waterfall analysis to identify future demand fluctuations and trends.
• Maintain uninterrupted flow of materials and services to support production requirements.
• Negotiate supplier contracts, pricing, delivery terms, warranties, and service agreements.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships while monitoring supplier performance.
• Drive inventory reduction initiatives while ensuring On-Time Delivery (OTD) commitments are met.
• Support cost reduction efforts related to freight, tooling, and material purchases.
• Monitor and improve key supply chain metrics, including: Inventory levels Customer OTD Supplier OTD / Open Orders Performance MRBR (Blocked Invoice Reports)
• Support ECN (Engineering Change Notices) and NPI (New Product Introduction) implementation activities.
• Report any nonconforming or suspected nonconforming products according to quality requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in a similar Buyer Planner, Purchasing, or Supply Chain role.
• Strong experience in: Purchasing and sourcing, Supplier management and negotiations, Inventory management, Demand planning, ERP systems
• Advanced knowledge of SAP.
• Bilingual: English and Spanish (80% English proficiency minimum).

Required Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Results and metrics-oriented mindset
• Sense of urgency and ability to react to demand fluctuations
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Root cause analysis capabilities
• Proactive and dynamic approach
• Strong organizational skills
• Flexible schedule availability