Buyer Planner

Pop-Up Talent; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

MicroAire Surgical Technologies in Charlottesville, VA, is seeking a Buyer/Planner to manage suppliers, purchase materials, and ensure production teams have what they need when they need it. This onsite role requires 3+ years of buying and ERP experience, with strong Excel skills and the ability to handle changing priorities.

Travel up to 10% and occasional after-hours work to support suppliers in other time zones are expected.

Qualifications

• 3+ years buying, procurement or material planning experience.
• ERP experience required; Epicor is a plus.
• Strong Excel skills including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP.
• Excellent organization and communication abilities.
• Adaptable to changing priorities in a manufacturing setting.
• Onsite availability with travel up to 10%.
• Occasional after-hours support for time-zone needs.

Responsibilities

• Source suppliers and negotiate pricing, delivery, and purchasing terms
• Manage purchase orders, material planning, and inventory using an ERP system
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve shortages, delivery delays, and quality issues
• Use Excel and supply chain data to identify savings and improve processes
• Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality to support production and compliance

Skills

ERP experience

Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP)

Strong organization

Problem-solving

Change management

Travel willingness

Onsite availability

Tools

Epicor

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

** Buyer, Planner**
Charlottesville, VA | Onsite

• Travel: Up to 10%

Help keep medical device manufacturing moving. MicroAire is seeking a Buyer/Planner to manage suppliers, purchase materials, and ensure production teams have what they need, when they need it.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Source suppliers and negotiate pricing, delivery, and purchasing terms
• Manage purchase orders, material planning, and inventory using an ERP system
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve shortages, delivery delays, and quality issues
• Use Excel and supply chain data to identify savings and improve processes
• Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality to support production and compliance

WHAT YOU’LL BRING:

• At least 3+ years of buying, procurement, or material planning experience
• ERP experience required; Epicor is a plus
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP
• Strong organization, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage changing priorities in a manufacturing environment
• Availability to work onsite and travel up to 10%
• Flexibility for occasional work outside regular hours to support suppliers in other time zones

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are an organization that values diversity. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including minorities and persons with disabilities.