Buyer / Planner

Synectics Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Synectics Inc. seeks a Buyer / Planner to ensure efficient procurement processes. The ideal candidate will manage purchase orders and collaborate with the Global Procurement team while leveraging tools like SAP SRM and Microsoft Dynamics. A Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of experience are required for this entry-level contract position.

Benefits

Healthcare Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Technical Certification Bonus

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of related Buyer/Planner experience required.
• Education: Bachelor's degree minimum.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with project managers to ensure accurate purchase requisitions.
• Support Supply Chain Manager with material planning and procurement.
• Attend project meetings and prepare relevant information regarding purchase orders.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP SRM

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

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• Work closely with business owners / project managers to ensure purchase order requisitions are accurately completed and submitted into ERP system.
• Collaboration: Establish a collaborative working relationship with the Global Procurement team.
• Clearly communicate your needs and requirements for creating NDA, MSA and SOW documents.
• Utilize SAP SRM (Supplier Relationship Management) & Microsoft Dynamics to pull and send purchase orders to suppliers.
• Help support the project with MRP Intergration in Dynamics
• Support Supply Chain Manager with material planning schedule to procure raw materials on time to support project timelines.
• Complete and process "Goods Receipts" in a timely manner
• Attend project team meetings as scheduled, ensuring you are well-prepared and punctual.
• These meetings can be daily or weekly, depending on the project's needs. Prior to the meeting, collect all relevant information about open purchase orders. This includes purchase order numbers, supplier names, items/services ordered, quantities, delivery dates, and any other pertinent details.
• Carefully examine each supplier quote to understand the pricing structure and components involved. Look for any discrepancies or missing information that could affect the accuracy of the pricing.
• Collaborate with project team on new vendor onboarding and creation of new suppliers in both SAP and Dynamics.
• Review the vendor invoice and identify the specific discrepancy or issue. This could include incorrect pricing, quantity discrepancies, missing items, or any other discrepancies between the invoice and the related purchase order or goods receipt.
• Develop open lines of communication with the finance and cost controller teams.
• Regularly communicate with them to understand their requirements and timelines for month-end accruals.
  
  

Description

• Work closely with business owners / project managers to ensure purchase order requisitions are accurately completed and submitted into ERP system.
• Collaboration: Establish a collaborative working relationship with the Global Procurement team.
• Clearly communicate your needs and requirements for creating NDA, MSA and SOW documents.
• Utilize SAP SRM (Supplier Relationship Management) & Microsoft Dynamics to pull and send purchase orders to suppliers.
• Help support the project with MRP Intergration in Dynamics
• Support Supply Chain Manager with material planning schedule to procure raw materials on time to support project timelines.
• Complete and process "Goods Receipts" in a timely manner
• Attend project team meetings as scheduled, ensuring you are well-prepared and punctual.
• These meetings can be daily or weekly, depending on the project's needs. Prior to the meeting, collect all relevant information about open purchase orders. This includes purchase order numbers, supplier names, items/services ordered, quantities, delivery dates, and any other pertinent details.
• Carefully examine each supplier quote to understand the pricing structure and components involved. Look for any discrepancies or missing information that could affect the accuracy of the pricing.
• Collaborate with project team on new vendor onboarding and creation of new suppliers in both SAP and Dynamics.
• Review the vendor invoice and identify the specific discrepancy or issue. This could include incorrect pricing, quantity discrepancies, missing items, or any other discrepancies between the invoice and the related purchase order or goods receipt.
• Develop open lines of communication with the finance and cost controller teams.
• Regularly communicate with them to understand their requirements and timelines for month-end accruals.
  
  

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of related Buyer/Planner experience required.
• Education: Bachelor's degree minimum
  
  

Benefits

Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.

Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.

Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.

Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Purchasing and Supply Chain

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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