job summary: A Production Buyer Planner is needed for a multinational corporation that produces mirrors as well as a variety of construction, high-performance, and other materials in the Orange, CT area. The Production Buyer-Planner oversees procurement, subcontracting, and production planning to ensure timely material availability and efficient manufacturing operations, using lean practices within a regulated manufacturing environment. location: Orange, Connecticut job type: Contract salary: $38 - 46 per hour work hours: 8am to 5pm education: Bachelors responsibilities: Plan and execute procurement of materials needed for inventory and production.Ensure ERP system is timely and accurately updated.Monitor and expedite open purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery.Revise/update purchase orders as necessary.Communicate proactively regarding material/component availability issues.Negotiate pricing and track/report cost savings.Procure subcontracted parts and services.Coordinate logistics for materials sent to and received from outside suppliers.Expedite subcontracted orders as needed.Release and print work orders, update routing and validate work orders.Analyze, close, scan, and scrap work orders.Review work order variances monthly. #LI-SM1 qualifications: Experience level: ExperiencedEducation: Bachelors skills: ProductionLogisticsComplianceSchedulingERP 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.