Buyer Planner II

Overview

Buyer Planner II supports Configure-to-Order production demand by reviewing purchase recommendations and supply plans to keep inventory efficient and supply continuous.

What you'll do

• Source, evaluate, and select suppliers based on cost, quality, and delivery speed within the scope of Procurement.
• Negotiate cost and terms with suppliers not handled by Sourcing.
• Initiate RFQs where appropriate.
• Build and manage purchase orders (POs) for materials, components, and services.
• Manage supplier relationships and performance, resolving issues related to quality, delivery delays, or invoice exceptions.
• Hold suppliers accountable by measuring supplier performance, including timely delivery rates, lead time consistency, and material quality.
• Apply Materials Requirements Planning (MRP) to handle materials and purchases.
• Track and direct inventory quantities of assigned parts to prevent depletion while limiting excess and obsolete items.
• Review historical information and tendencies to refine forecasting accuracy and control safety stock amounts for assigned commodities.
• Address material shortages or quality discrepancies in coordination with the appropriate teams.

What you'll need

• A minimum of 3 years of proven experience in procurement, planning, or a similar supply chain function within a manufacturing setting.
• Strong understanding of MRP/ERP systems and supply chain fundamentals.
• Intermediate proficiency in spreadsheet software like Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge of inventory optimization techniques such as Just-In-Time (JIT), Economic Order Quantity (EOQ), and ABC Analysis.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and social skills.
• Good problem-solving skills to address supply-related issues and problems.

Nice to have

• A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in supply chain, Business, Logistics, or a related area is preferred; substantial experience may also be taken into account.
• Experience with Microsoft D365 Financial and Operations.

Details

• Location: Noida, India.