Buyer/Planner
Marmon Holdings
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Job summary
MicroAire Surgical Instruments LLC, part of Marmon Holdings, seeks a Buyer/Planner to optimize procurement and materials planning for medical devices. You will manage suppliers, balance cost and quality, and ensure continuous production in a GMP/ISO environment.
The role requires 3–5 years of experience, ERP/MRP proficiency, and strong analytical and Excel skills, enabling effective supplier performance management and data-driven decisions.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3+ years of supply chain experience or 5+ years in lieu of degree.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and ERP/MRP systems.
Responsibilities
- Identify, qualify, develop, and manage suppliers to ensure continuous material supply.
- Negotiate pricing, delivery, and terms to support sourcing strategies.
- Create and manage purchase orders and supplier schedules.
- Utilize ERP systems to optimize inventory and service levels.
- Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, and suppliers to address nonconformances.
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Job description
MicroAire Surgical Instruments LLC
As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.
The Buyer/Planner is responsible for the efficient and effective planning, procurement, and fulfillment of materials required for the manufacture of MicroAire medical devices. This role manages supplier relationships, optimizes inventory and material planning processes, analyzes supply chain performance data, and collaborates cross-functionally to ensure uninterrupted production while balancing quality, cost, delivery, and compliance requirements.
Under broad supervision, responsible for procurement of assigned items and executing buying strategies in accordance with agreed upon material buying plans at the optimum cost/quality relationship. Analyzes market and industry conditions and develops supply recommendations. Interviews sales representatives and vendors. Role typically requires between 3 and 5 years of experience.
- Identify, qualify, develop, and manage suppliers to ensure a continuous supply of materials that meet quality and production requirements.
- Negotiate pricing, delivery, and contractual terms in support of sourcing strategies and business objectives.
- Identify and implement cost reduction opportunities while maintaining quality and service expectations.
- Monitor supplier performance and develop corrective action plans to improve quality, delivery, and responsiveness.
- Effectively manage and communicate supplier-related changes across the organization.
- Utilize ERP systems to maintain planning parameters and optimize inventory, service levels, and material availability.
- Analyze demand signals and validate material requirements to ensure accurate planning and procurement.
- Create, maintain, and manage purchase orders and supplier schedules.
- Adjust supplier delivery plans and planning parameters to align with changing business requirements.
- Coordinate outside processing activities including heat treating, laser marking, anodizing, passivation, sterilization, and other subcontract services.
- Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, and suppliers to investigate nonconformances and implement corrective actions.
- Review Document Change Orders (DCOs) and ensure timely implementation of supply chain impacts.
- Adhere to company policies, CGMP requirements, ISO standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Collect, organize, and analyze supply chain data to improve key performance indicators such as supplier quality, on-time delivery, purchase price variance, and inventory turns.
- Develop analytical reports and utilize tools such as Excel Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP functions, and ERP reporting tools to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
- Recommend and implement process improvements that enhance operational efficiency and supply chain performance.
- Work closely with Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, Product Management, Sales, Marketing, and supplier partners to resolve issues and execute solutions.
- Participate on project development teams as needed.
- Coordinate with Production, Receiving, and Receiving Inspection to ensure material availability and address shortages.
- Serve as a member of the Material Review Board to resolve material and product discrepancies.
- Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Procure services and supplies for non-production business needs.
- Support departmental objectives and strategic initiatives.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Finance, Systems Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field, plus at least three (3) years of related supply chain experience in procurement, planning, materials management/control, or similar functions with an ERP/MRP system for planning, purchasing and inventory management; or a total of at least five (5) years of related experience in these functions in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
- Medical device, regulated manufacturing, or healthcare industry experience.
- APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP, or equivalent).
- Knowledge of ISO 13485, ISO 9001, FDA regulations, RoHS, Conflict Minerals, EU MDR/MDD, and related compliance requirements.
- Experience with supplier performance management and strategic sourcing initiatives.
- Supply chain knowledge
- Inventory management
- Financial awareness
- Uses business data to make decisions
- Balances cost, quality, and service objectives
- Understands impacts of decisions across the organization
- Critical thinking
- Risk assessment
- Analytical problem solving
- Makes timely, well-informed decisions
- Evaluates alternatives objectively
- Resolves issues with confidence and accountability
- Planning, execution
- Prioritization
- Performance management
- Consistently meets commitments
- Manages multiple priorities effectively
- Maintains focus on outcomes and continuous improvement
- Relationship building
- Teamwork
- Conflict resolution
- Builds strong partnerships across departments and suppliers
- Shares information openly
- Achieves results through cooperation
- Internal customer support
- Responsiveness
- Service orientation
- Anticipates customer and stakeholder needs
- Responds with urgency
- Delivers solutions that support operational success
- Primarily works in a professional office and manufacturing environment.
- Makes routine visits to suppliers.
- Minimal physical demands associated with office-based work, including prolonged computer use.
- Supports manufacturing and warehouse areas as needed.
- Must comply with all company safety policies and procedures.
- Required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when entering designated manufacturing or warehouse areas.
- Completes all required quality system, safety,
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