Senior Electrical Buyer/Planner

Senior Electrical Buyer/Planner

North Shore/Boston location

SUMMARY: Responsible for carrying out purchasing/planning of electrical components,, wire harness, printed circuit boards, etc. Work toMaterial Requirement Planning (MRP) for assigned items. Evaluates and manages suppliers to assure best pricing, delivery, and quality. Works on tactical and strategic MRP and supplier initiatives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned

• Analyze MRP to execute Buy, Expedite, De-expedite and Cancel messages as required.
• Assure item masters are updated so that the planning messages are accurate.
• Monitor and assure delivery and inventory performance objectives are met or exceeded. Notify supervisor when objectives will not meet expectations before other areas are impacted.
• Procure supplies, materials, and equipment necessary for the operation of the organization
• Review requisitions, contact vendors, and examine quotes for accuracy
• Expedite items/supplies as necessary to meet company demands
• Interface with receiving warehouse, production, engineering, shipping, and accounting to resolve any supply, quality, or logistic problems associated with purchase items.
• Resolve supplier problems associated with over shipments, shortages, discrepancies, or obsolete materials and scrap
• Monitor approval status of purchase orders and regularly report part shortages to affected persons.
• Assist in the regular review of the supplier base for delivery, quality, and cost reduction performance.
• Attend and complete all required training and certification exams
• Able to execute purchasing agreements to include Terms and Conditions of purchase.
• Maintain adequate knowledge of products supported to better support end users.
• Required to safety equipment when necessary

Education & experience

• Bachelors or equivalent experience. CPIM desired.
• Experience with supply chain and inventory management systems to include analyzing of data
• Excellent organizational, analytical and leadership skills
• 8-10 years of progressive experience in a Planner/Buyer position in a small to medium sized organization preferred.
• Experience with new product introduction teams
• Experience in medical equipment or similarly complex devices preferred.
• ISO, FDA, CMDR Awareness Training and Product Complaint System preferred.
• Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Interacts with senior internal and external personnel.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and work effectively in a demanding, fast paced environment
• Customer focused with exceptional problem-solving skills.
• Willing to travel overnight
• Must be able to assemble facts from various areas, analyze data, and provide informed recommendations to management

COMPUTER SKILLS

• You must be able demonstrate proficiency with MS Office package, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, as well as Outlook, Internet Explorer, and Google Chrome
• Advanced working knowledge of ERP systems required. Microsoft Office Dynamics , SAP

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