Buyer/Planner

Job Description

Job Description

Job Purpose:

Procures goods and services in support of the business operations. Acts as the liaison between internal customers and suppliers. Reviews requisitions, contacts vendors, examines bids and initiates contracts. Responsible for the procurement of parts and supplies for new products, existing products, and non-production supplies. Initiates purchases driven through MRP process.

Duties:

• Responsible for purchasing assemblies, materials, components, equipment supplies and services for specific commodity groups and/or suppliers in a manner that maximizes quality and availability while controlling overall costs.
• Secures and analyzes quotations; negotiates prices and terms with suppliers; and recommends suppliers with respect to cost, quality, and delivery competitiveness for assigned responsibilities.
• Visits suppliers’ facilities as required and assists in the resolution of production, design, quality, and/or delivery problems.
• Maintains Purchase Orders in ERP system with accurate and up-to-date information.
• Ensures on-time delivery, purchase price variance and inventory management.
• Process returns of nonconforming material to suppliers.
• Take initiative to organize meetings with other functional areas as needed.
• Manage and/or support specific projects as assigned.
• Other related duties as assigned by Manager

Skills/Qualifications:

Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field and/or 3-5 years purchasing or planning experience in a manufacturing environment. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and ERP systems experience required. Must be able to demonstrate solid negotiation skills. Must have experience evaluating supplier performance. Must possess solid analytical skills in forecasting and anticipating production needs and capabilities. Must be able to work well in a team environment with limited supervision/direction. Must be highly organized, assertive and detail-oriented. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of changing situations under stress. Must develop and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with others. Occasional travel required. Occasional work in a clean room, e.g. support physical inventories, is required. Job requires sitting at a computer work station, i.e. desk area, viewing computer screen and data entry for extended periods.

Leonardo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

[NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.]

Here are the hiring process steps and what you can expect from us:

Step 1: Application Review:

Upon submitting your application, it is made available to the recruitment team to review and ensure you meet the basic qualifications.

Step 2: Interview:

If you have been identified to move forward in the process, you may be invited to participate in a one-on-one or panel interview. The interview format can be a phone call, in-person, or virtual meeting.

Step 3: Offer:

If you reach this stage of the interview process, congratulations! You will be provided an offer to join the Leonardo Electronics US Inc. team. The offer will include details about your salary, benefits package and start date.