Buyer/Planner - P1

Purpose Statement:

Responsible for obtaining materials, components, and consumable items. Determines material requirements from engineering and production schedules, and maintains inventory at planned levels. Plans, schedules, and monitors the movement of materials through the production cycle. Evaluates vendor reliability, develops new supply sources where vendors and suppliers are inadequate. Monitors cost, schedule, and scope of assigned to assure the best quality at the best value from the supplier.

Job Responsibility:

• Ensure supplier setup correctly in Windchills and Master Data of SAP.

• Manages component supply and inventory levels for product line(s), planning and purchasing for material requirements and ensuring the flow of materials to the production floor.

• Understands and communicates component specifications to suppliers, including the ability to read drawings to determine dimensions, tolerances, and Incoming Quality Control (IQC) points.

• Develops and enhances relationships with strategic supplier/partners. Serves as the primary contact and fosters a positive and mutually beneficial relationship with suppliers.

• Coordinates early supplier involvement in product development and purchases the required materials to support product development and product launches.

• Actively works and supports the development of new technologies and supplier capabilities.

• Ensures that Confidentiality Agreements and necessary contracts are established with suppliers.

• Supports product development goals in the components, materials and suppliers area.

• Manages the implementation of suppliers (including ensuring the completion of appropriate first articles and validations).

Job Requirements:

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