Buyer Planner

TEKsystems; Cary (NC); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

TEKsystems in Cary, NC is seeking a Buyer Planner to support the Supply Chain team within the Finance organization. You will strategically source materials and services at the lowest total cost and partner cross-functionally to develop forecast and execution plans to secure inventory authorization.

This hybrid contract-to-hire role requires 5+ years in material demand planning, experience with ERP systems (Oracle preferred), and strong collaboration with suppliers, field teams, and accounting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of material demand planning experience.
• Experience with Oracle or ERP systems.
• Customer service experience.
• Cross-functional collaboration across teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory, approvals, reconciliation, and projections.
• Support new product introductions and obsolescence strategy.
• Provide metrics on forecast accuracy and inventory exposure.
• Develop spares strategy and negotiate with suppliers.
• Collaborate with suppliers, field teams, and accounting on forecasts.

Skills

Material demand planning

ERP (Oracle)

Customer service

Cross-functional collaboration

Lifecycle planning

Job description

Buyer/Planner

Hybrid Role in Cary, NC

Description

We are seeking a Buyer Planner to assist the Supply Chain team within the Finance organization. The Supply Chain team strategically sources quality materials and services at the lowest total cost while enabling effective and efficient purchasing solutions and enhancing supplier partnerships. Day to day you will strategically source quality materials and services at lowest total cost. As a Buyer Planner you will partner cross-functionally develop forecast and execution plans to secure authorization of inventory liability.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage the business unit inventory, including evaluation, approval of return from projects, inventory transactional alignment, execution, reconciliation and inventory projections and tracking.
• Manage the implications and outlook associated with new product introduction and product life cycle strategy for product obsolescence.
• Provide ongoing metrics and reporting related to goals set for forecast accuracy, forecast timeliness, forecast authorization, and forecast-related inventory exposure.
• Establish a spares strategy for new suppliers and subsequent negotiations and existing suppliers and inventories.
• Integrate full life cycle management techniques assuming a 10+ year environment of materials planning and management.
• Work with suppliers, colleagues, business partners, and field teams to facilitate forecasting and ordering process. Resolve discrepancies related to products ordered versus forecasted.
• Work closely with the strategic sourcing team to understand contracts with suppliers related to materials and services. Drive demand of materials and services to preferred suppliers.
• Evaluate and submit analyses on monthly, quarterly and annual excess and obsolete materials to business units and accounting.
• Assist with development of streamlined processes for forecast-to-order cycle and have good controls in place for the process.

Must Haves

• 5+ years of material demand planning experience (managing inventory lifecycles, forecasting accuracy, and excess/obsolete material analysis)
• Oracle or other ERP system required
• Previous customer service experience
• Cross-functional Collaboration (This role touches suppliers, field teams, business partners, strategic sourcing, and accounting)
• Supply Chain and Lifecycle Strategy (The 10-plus year lifecycle management requirement and the new product introduction/obsolescence work signal they need someone who thinks long-term, not just transactionally)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cary, NC.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $32.42 - $32.42/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Cary,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 7, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems And TEKsystems Global Services

Were a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. Were a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. Were strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. Were building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.