Our client, a leading manufacturer in the Houston, TX is seeking a Buyer Planner to join their Supply Chain team. As a Buyer Planner, you'll be responsible for the production planning and purchase of supplies, raw materials, and services for a high-mix, low-volume industrial manufacturing environment. You will be responsible for domestic and international purchasing of fabricated, machined, or cast metal products. You will also manage supplier performance and cost reduction projects The Buyer Planner is a key player in a small, collaborative team, responsible for managing the entire process from start to finish. This hands-on role will require you to use your problem-solving skills to resolve supply, quality, or logistical issues and drive cost-saving initiatives.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business management, engineering, or equivalent.
- 3+ years experience in Supply Chain experience
- Proficiency with an ERP and Excel is required.
- Ability to work on-site Monday - Thursday, with a flexible remote option on Friday.
- APICS CPIM or CSCP Certification is a Plus
location: HOUSTON, Texas
job type: Permanent
salary: $90,000 - 95,000 per year
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
- Manage production schedules and lead times, interfacing daily with the customer service team to ensure orders meet delivery expectations
- Procure necessary materials, supplies, and equipment while preparing RFQs and obtaining competitive bids to ensure the best total cost.
- Resolve supplier problems associated with over shipments, shortages, invoice issues, and rework or scrap.
qualifications:
- Experience level: Experienced
- Minimum 3 years of experience
- Education: Bachelors (required)
skills:
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
