Buyer/Planner III
Buyer/Planner III
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Job Description
Overview:
Draper is an independent nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge MA. The 2000 employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the crossfertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation. For more information about Draper visit .
Job Description Summary:
The Buyer / Planner 3 Interprets material demands generated in the ERP system based on submitted demand from internal customers. Provide proposal support and analyze demand for excess and obsolescence conditions. Execute procurement (micro purchase) activities as required using a process supported by a Draper issued credit card in a business climate that serves Government and Commercial customers. Place purchase requisitions in the ERP system and work with Draper Corporate Procurement specialists on order placement vendor management and other duties. Support additional Draper independent purchase requirements. This is a senior level position requiring the individual to provide leadership and engage in additional advanced functions with minimal with Draper management to derive more efficient processes and procedures with respect to material acquisition inspection and movement.Job Description:
Duties/Responsibilities
Plan order for and report on high visibility priority programs requiring detailed procurement requirements and schedule adherence.
Perform inventory analysis and launch procurement in Epicor and / or PeopleSoft.
Perform electronic component procurement for Government and Commercial customers.
Meet with production personnel to ensure on time delivery from manufacturing.
Perform obsolescence analysis and Interface with Engineering as obsolescence and lead time issues are uncovered.
Send engineering generated source control documents to vendors and work with vendors on compliance.
Tailor routings for receipt and incoming inspection of parts based on contractual requirements upon order placement.
Obtain documented objective evidence (IE CoC customer flow downs quotes etc.) and maintain records as required to support internal and external audits.
Resolve DMR issues affecting receiving and planning.
Monitor PO status starting at internal approval through vendor acknowledgement and ultimately delivery.
Resolve receiving kitting planning and invoicing problems.
Oversee RFQ with vendors to obtain price and delivery information.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Skills/Abilities
Strong understanding of ERP systems.
Epicor and /or Oracle PeopleSoft.
Excellent communication skills.
Strong understanding of FAR/ DFAR ITAR and ISO requirements.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products; Excel Word PowerPoint.
Education
Requires an Associates Degree in business or related field of study may substitute with equivalent years experience.
APICS training or certification preferred.
Experience
710 years of buyer planner or relevant experience.
Additional Job Description:
Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance.
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Job Location City:
CambridgeJob Location State:
MassachusettsJob Location Postal Code:
0Our work is very important to us but so is our life outside of work. Draper supports many programs to improve worklife balance including workplace flexibility employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga health and finance workshops off site social events and discounts to local museums and cultural activities. If this specific job opportunity and the chance to work at a nationally renowned R&D innovation company appeals to you apply now is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We understand the value of inclusivity and its impact on a highperformance culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex disability age sexual orientation national origin veteran status or genetic information. Draper is committed to providing access equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment its services programs and activities. To request reasonable accommodation please contact .
Employment Type
Full-Time
