Buyer / Planner

Gauthier Biomedical Inc.; Grafton (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Buyer to enhance their material planning and procurement processes. This entry-level role involves optimizing inventory levels, negotiating with suppliers, and ensuring timely delivery of materials. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, applying continuous improvement methods to enhance production quality and efficiency. Join a forward-thinking company that values your contributions and offers growth opportunities in the medical equipment manufacturing sector.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Disability Insurance

Tuition Assistance

Qualifications

• Experience in material planning and procurement in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of various raw materials and machining processes.

Responsibilities

• Plans and purchases materials to maximize production efficiency.
• Works closely with Operations to maintain schedules and optimize inventory levels.

Skills

Material Resource Planning

Negotiation Skills

Inventory Management

Supplier Qualification

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business

Supply Chain Management

Job description

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Summary: Plans and purchases materials, supplies and services to maximize production efficiency using Material Resource Planning software.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Works closely with Operations to coordinate the planning of schedules to meet on-time delivery requirements; maintains and distributes Dispatch List.
• Optimizes inventory levels to ensure the supply of materials meets production demands.
• Creates and distributes internal work orders, makes inventory and Bill of Material (BOM) adjustments.
• Creates and executes purchase orders; competitively quotes items to be purchased; effectively negotiates price, payment terms, and delivery schedules.
• Sources and qualifies new suppliers.
• Monitors supplier’s delivery and quality performance and price variance.
• Collaborates with suppliers and internal team members around quality issues.
• Communicates schedules and progress to completion to all levels within the organization.
• Assists in expediting orders as necessary.
• Applies continuous improvement methods to enhance manufacturing quality, reliability, and/or cost-effectiveness.
• Performs other assignments as necessary.
• Maintains a professional working relationship and effectively communicates with all employees, managers, vendors, customers and regulatory agencies.
• Understands and complies with company policies and procedures, regulatory requirements and safety regulations.
• Regular attendance at work is required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain or Operations Management, or related field preferred; prefer experience in material planning and procurement in a manufacturing environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of various raw materials and machining processes, lean training and other techniques for maximizing the effective/efficient production of related products preferred.
• Knowledge of material planning and procurement fundamentals.

NOTE: To Qualify as an Applicant, you must complete our EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION, which is located on the Careers Page on our website, www.gauthierbiomedical.com. Please email your completed Application, along with your Resume and any additional supporting documentation, to us at: [e-mail].

Gauthier Biomedical is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Purchasing, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Medical Equipment Manufacturing

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

Tuition assistance

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