Buyer/Planner

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Pyrotek in Tulsa, OK is seeking a Buyer/Planner to manage end-to-end material flow from raw materials to finished goods. You will leverage MRP to guarantee material availability while aligning production planning and scheduling with plant capacity and customer deadlines.

Key responsibilities include supplier evaluation, PO management, inventory optimization, and collaboration with Sales, Manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure on-time delivery and cost efficiency.

Qualifications

• Associates degree plus 3+ years in production control, planning, or purchasing.
• MRP experience required.
• APICS/CPIM certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Solicit bid proposals, review requisitions, prepare purchase orders, and maintain purchasing records with import compliance.
• Evaluate suppliers on price, quality, capability, and specs to drive cost improvements.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure timely material flow and expedite orders when needed.
• Process MRP reports to plan, schedule, and release work orders aligning capacity and lead times.
• Monitor stocking levels and safety stock to optimize turnover and accuracy.
• Analyze production status and capacity to identify bottlenecks and align with due dates.
• Communicate material shortages or delays to Sales and Customer Service.
• Participate in S&OP calls and drive continuous improvement for on-time delivery.

Skills

MRP experience

Vendor relations

Inventory management

Negotiation skills

Education

Associate degree in Supply Chain

Tools

CAPS

Excel

MRP software

Job description

Who is Pyrotek? Pyrotek is the most successful global industrial company you’ve never heard of (until now). Pyrotek is a global leader in high temperature materials and our products impact virtually everyone in the developed world. Our global team has worked for decades to deliver new technologies, advanced engineered systems and innovative materials to customers in industries all over the world. Join our team and create, improve and innovate the everyday!

Job Description

The Buyer/Planner manages end-to-end material flow from raw material procurement through the final delivery of finished goods, utilizing Material Requirement Planning (MRP) to guarantee material availability while managing plant capacity through efficient production planning and scheduling.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

• Solicit bid proposals, review requisitions, prepare purchase orders, and maintain accurate purchasing records while ensuring compliance with import regulations and Pyrotek OFAC requirements.
• Research and evaluate potential and existing suppliers based on price, quality, capability, and technical specifications to drive cost improvements and obtain competitive freight quotes.
• Work closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure timely material flow, proactively expediting orders and shipments to mitigate production or delivery delays.
• Process Material Requirements Planning (MRP) reports to plan, schedule, and release work orders while aligning shop floor capacity, manufacturing lead times, and labor availability with customer deadlines.
• Perform frequent evaluations of stocking levels and quarterly reviews of safety stock parameters to optimize inventory turnover, minimize aged stock, and ensure inventory accuracy.
• Analyze production statuses and capacity utilization to identify bottlenecks, manage open work orders, and maintain alignment with original due dates.
• Monitor demand changes and immediately communicate variations, material shortages, or potential delays to Sales, Customer Service, and impacted departments.
• Partner with commercial and manufacturing teams during Sales and Operations Planning calls and collaborate on continuous improvement initiatives to drive on-time delivery throughout the product life cycle.

Qualifications

Education/Experience

• Associates degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field, plus a minimum of three (3) years of experience in production control, planning, and/or purchasing; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Material Requirement Planning (MRP) experience required.
• Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM) certifications such as American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS) or Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) a plus.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Supply Chain/Planning Skills. Knowledge of supply chain management, materials management and planning fundamentals, including operational management, purchasing, logistics, material requirements planning, inventory management, service scheduling and project management. Strong negotiation skills, including ability to influence and persuade others, develop reasoned arguments, listen and make decisions about how to allocate scarce resources. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain vendor relationships through exceptional customer service. Working knowledge of cost accounting and manufacturing methods and procedures. Strong math, statistics and analytical thinking skills required.
• Production Planning Skills. Strong understanding of constraint-based management and demand-driven scheduling. Ability to quickly assess obstacles and offer solutions to meet company initiatives.Knowledge of basic mathematical concepts and principles. Ability to grasp machining concepts. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, Information Change Requests (ICR) and Material Requirement Planning (MRP). Skilled in applying continuous improvement methodologies.
• Communication Skills. Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, listen and obtain clarification, and respond well to questions.
• Computer/Applications Skills. Proficient computer skills using a variety of software applications systems. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Word, advanced Excel (pivot tables), Access, SharePoint, and Teams. Working knowledge of MRP and CAPS (Capacity Planner) or equivalent systems.

Physical/Sensory Requirements

The following physical activities described here are representative of those required by a Team Member to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation, if feasible, will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions of position.

Must be able to sit for long periods-of-time, bend and reach, use stairs, lift up to 25 pounds occasionally and communicate effectively in English by telephone, in person and in writing. Effectively use a personal computer, office equipment and telephone.

While performing the essential responsibilities of this position, Team Member generally will work in an office environment. Occasional work in a manufacturing environment with frequent exposure to loud noise, moving mechanical parts, and fumes or airborne particles, and periodic exposure to outdoor environment through open doors. PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) such as approved footwear, respirators, safety glasses/goggles, may be required.

Pyrotek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors.

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