Material Buyer Planner 3, Purchasing

Position :Material Buyer / Planner 3 Purchasing

Location : San Diego CA

Duration : 6 Months

Total Hours/week : 40.00
pay rate: $20-25/hr

Client: Medical Device Company

Job Category: Industrial

Level Of Experience: Entry Level

Employment Type: Contract on W2 (Need US Citizens Or GC Holders Only)

Description:

On Site - building D

Buyer Job Description
Responsible for identifying and procuring goods and services at a fair and reason price to ensure business continuity for the production lines and manage optimal inventory levels.

Solicit quotes issue annual contracts based on forecast review requisitions and release POs for the entire life cycle of the Products.

Coordinate logistics and ensure JIT delivery.

Negotiate effectively with Suppliers to avoid Purchase Price Variance (PPV) and partner with Sourcing when a potential PPV is greater $5k.

Keep the Production Lines running using Kanban Program.
Work with stakeholders and peers (Sourcing Quality Material Coordinators Planning Transportation Engineers Finance) to ensure requests are fulfilled. Improve supplier relationships and performance (service on-time delivery quality reconciliation of invoices POs and documentation).
Lead and participate in continuous improvement/Kaizen events to improve Purchasing productivity and reduce pain points.

Experience Required: 5 years
Skills Required:
Work effectively with all types of personalities and provide excellent customer service to Suppliers and Stakeholders
Understanding of the Supply Chain and ability to use critical thinking and decision-making skills to optimize the flow of materials and know when to ship by air rail sea or ground transportation
Comprehension of part and change order specification requirements
Follow a set of procedures and processes (ability to follow standard work instructions and flex with the business changes)
Experience working with and communicating effectively with Suppliers and Stakeholders
Understanding of accounting principles and practices to best manage inventory open POs prevent PPV reconciliation issues and scrap and pay Suppliers accurately and on-time.
Excellent communication skills (listening presentation interpersonal written) with leaders managers stakeholders peers and suppliers
MRP and SAP experience to plan and place POs to support the Production lines
MS Office (Excel required)
Ability to work on computers facilitate conference and phone calls
Project Management experience

Attributes required:
Understanding of Kaizens: Six Sigma and Lean Kanban and end-to-end Supply Chain
Work with the utmost integrity and build positive relationships
Ability to lead and take initiative
Ability to work independently and also as a team player
Attention to detail and organizational skills
Dependable accountable and responsible
Have a sense of urgency and take initiative
Continuous improvement and problem-solving know-how

Education:
Bachelors degree
MBA preferred
Six Sigma or Lean certification
APICS CPIM certification
Nice to have:
Ultriva experience
SharePoint experience
Skype experience

Recruiter Column: 37782

Thanks & Regards

Anthony Davis Millenniumsoft Inc.

8301 Arlington Blvd

Suite # 504 Fairfax

VA 22031

X103 (Direct)

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WBE Certified (State of Virginia)

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