Buyer/Planner

Buyer/Planner Job Description The Buyer / Planner is responsible for coordinating purchasing activities with production control, operations / manufacturing, and engineering teams to acquire inventory in the most cost effective and timely manner. This individual will be responsible for acquiring and maintaining a technical understanding of products purchased. In addition, will perform price analysis and volume planning for major commodities. Responsibilities will also include gathering quotations and obtaining materials, components, equipment and services. Will monitor and report on purchase price variances and will evaluate supplier reliability regarding on time delivery. Responsibilities: • Managing day-to-day inventory planning and purchase orders for respective products. • Processing Oracle MRP output, processing Planned Orders in a timely manner to support demand. • Tracking work order clear to build shortages and expediting materials. • Rescheduling and expediting production and service material POs to meet customer delivery goals. • Following up on purchase orders, quotes for production material; prepare summary and price comparison documentation. Placing purchase orders as needed for assigned commodities and suppliers. • Experience in consignment inventory management at vendor locations. • Initiating and following through on any supplier date changes and working through appropriate channels to resolve issues and get material delivered on time. • Assisting and facilitating the prompt disposition of non-conforming materials from assigned commodities. • Expertise in working with accounting to resolve invoicing issues on a daily if not weekly basis • Communicating supplier performance, particularly On Time Delivery and Quality, including supplier visits as required. Experience: • Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 3 years of purchasing experience required. • Demonstrated skills and experience in purchasing, scheduling, material requirements planning, inventory management, risk management, supplier relationship management and manufacturing resource planning. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. • APICS CPIM and/or CPP Certification is preferred. • Oracle EBS and/or Oracle Cloud experience is preferred. • Previous experience in a high technology manufacturing environment managing a wide range of mechanical commodity areas and related suppliers is preferred. • Understanding and working knowledge of Lean principles and Kanban utilization is preferred. Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Temp-to-hire Pay: $35-45/hr Expected hours: No less than 40 per week Schedule: • 8 hour shift • Day shift • Monday to Friday Work Location: 4 days in office, 1 day remote Work Location & Flexibility At Brooks, we aim to foster a collaborative and engaging environment while offering flexibility where possible. Work arrangements may include a mix of in-office and remote work, depending on the nature of the role and business needs. Specific expectations will be shared during the interview process.