A Buyer Planner is needed for the world's largest standalone medical technology development company in the Memphis, TN area. The position requires an independent contributor to balance cost-efficiency with quality, manage supplier relationships, and coordinate cross-functionally to ensure seamless inventory movement.
location: Memphis, Tennessee
job type: Contract
salary: $30.00 - 36.05 per hour
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
- Source, purchase, plan, and schedule the movement of raw materials, components, and finished goods through the production cycle.
- Identify material requirements by analyzing engineering and production specifications and schedules.
- Analyze procurement data to determine factors affecting prices and secure the lowest costs without compromising quality or reliability.
- Coordinate with production, warehouse, and engineering teams to ensure the timely movement of materials and services.
- Compile and monitor information regarding market price trends and manufacturing process developments.
- Monitor supplier performance and collaborate on demand analysis and inventory planning.
- Manage assigned projects from design through implementation while adhering to established organizational policies.
- Act as an established individual contributor, working independently with general supervision on moderately complex assignments.
- Recommend enhancements to systems and processes to improve the overall effectiveness of the procurement area.
- Communicate frequently with internal stakeholders to share status updates and support informed decision-making.
- Communicates primarily and frequently with internal contacts.
- External interactions are less complex or problem solving in nature.
- Contacts others to share information, status, needs and issues in order to inform, gain input, and support decision making.
- Requires a University Degree and minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, or
- Advanced degree with 0 years of experience.
qualifications:
- Experience level: Experienced
- Education: Bachelors
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.
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
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.
