We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Buyer/Planner to join our Supply Chain team. The Buyer/Planner will be responsible for planning inventory levels, purchasing materials, and ensuring the timely availability of products to support production and customer demand. This role requires analytical skills, excellent communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. If interested please contact Evan at 631-337-8447salary: $60,000 - $75,000 per yearshift: Firstwork hours: 8 AM - 4 PMeducation: No Degree RequiredResponsibilities Plan and purchase raw materials, components, and supplies to support production schedules. Monitor inventory levels and maintain optimal stock to meet customer demand while minimizing excess inventory. Create and manage purchase orders, ensuring timely delivery from suppliers. Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Sales, and Warehouse teams to align purchasing with business needs. Analyze demand forecasts and adjust procurement plans accordingly. Track supplier performance, including quality, cost, and delivery metrics. Resolve supply chain issues, shortages, and delivery delays. Negotiate pricing, lead times, and terms with suppliers when appropriate. Maintain accurate purchasing and inventory records within the ERP/MRP system. Identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements. SkillsPurchasing/ProcurementQualificationsYears of experience: 5 yearsExperience level: ExperiencedRandstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad. 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.