Buyer/Planner Entry Level

ZipRecruiter; West Torrington; On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Buyer/Planner to manage procurement and vendor evaluation. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for initiating purchase orders, securing and analyzing quotations, and coordinating planning and inventory control based on MRP requirements. Your expertise will ensure timely procurement at minimal costs, contributing to the operational efficiency of the organization. Join a company with a rich history and a strong presence in the industrial, defense, and aerospace sectors, where your contributions will directly impact production and service quality. This is an exciting opportunity to advance your career in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement and vendor evaluation is essential.
• Strong analytical skills for securing and analyzing quotations.

Responsibilities

• Initiates Purchase Orders and coordinates inventory control.
• Monitors supplier deliveries and quality changes.

Skills

Procurement

Vendor Evaluation

Supply Chain Management

Cost Analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field

Tools

MRP Software

Job description

Job Description

RBC Bearings Incorporated (NYSE: RBC/RBCP) is a leading international manufacturer of highly engineered precision bearings, components and essential systems for the industrial, defense and aerospace industries. Founded in 1919, the Company is primarily focused on producing highly technical and/or regulated bearing products and components requiring sophisticated design, testing and manufacturing capabilities for the diversified industrial, aerospace and defense markets. We currently have 56 facilities, of which 37 are manufacturing facilities in ten countries and our market capitalization is approximately $6.2 billion.

The Buyer/Planner is responsible for procurement, expediting, and vendor evaluation duties in accordance with standard purchasing procedures. Must identify and investigate new sources of supply, price and delivery via the quoting process and is responsible for procuring in a timely fashion, and at the minimum cost, the quantity and quality of items necessary to service API’s operating and production requirements.

Principal Responsibilities

1. Initiates Purchase Orders for Parts
2. Secures and Analyzes quotations
3. Coordinates Planning and schedule and inventory control based on MRP requirements
4. Coordinates quality and engineering changes with Suppliers
5. Monitors and maintains supplier deliveries