Buyer / Planner 3, Purchasing

MillenniumSoft Inc; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

MillenniumSoft Inc. is seeking a Buyer/Planner 3 for a 12+ month contract in San Diego, CA. The role focuses on procuring goods, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring continuous production through effective Kanban and JIT processes.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of experience in purchasing/planning, strong SAP/MRP skills, and excellent communication with internal stakeholders and suppliers. This on-site position includes a 40-hour work week and competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of purchasing/planning experience.
• Experience with SAP and MRP to plan and place POs.
• Ability to communicate effectively with Suppliers and Stakeholders.
• Understanding of forecasting, inventory management, and PPV avoidance.

Responsibilities

• Identify and procure goods and services at fair pricing to support production lines.
• Solicit quotes, issue annual contracts based on forecast, release POs.
• Coordinate logistics and ensure JIT delivery.
• Negotiate with suppliers to avoid PPV and flag potential PPV > $25k.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Supply chain understanding

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

Team player

Leadership

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP

MRP

MS Office

Excel

Job description

Job Title - Buyer / Planner 3, Purchasing

Location : San Diego , CA

Duration - 12+ Months Contract]

Total Hours/week - 40.00

pay rate: $20-25/hr

Shift Work days/hours : 1st shift

Description

• Responsible for identifying and procuring goods and services at a fair and reason price to ensure business continuity for the production lines and manage optimal inventory levels.
• Solicit quotes, issue annual contracts based on forecast, review requisitions and release POs for the entire life cycle of the Products.
• Coordinate logistics and ensure JIT delivery.
• Negotiate effectively with Suppliers to avoid Purchase Price Variance (PPV) and partner with Sourcing when a potential PPV is greater $25k.
• Keep the Production Lines running using Kanban Program.
• Work with stakeholders and peers (Sourcing, Quality, Material Coordinators, Planning, Transportation, Engineers, Finance) to ensure requests are fulfilled.
• Improve supplier relationships and performance (service, on-time delivery, quality, reconciliation of invoices, POs and documentation).
• Lead and participate in continuous improvement/Kaizen events to improve Purchasing productivity and reduce pain points.

Experience Required: 3-5 years

Skills Required

• Work effectively with all types of personalities and provide excellent customer service to Suppliers and Stakeholders
• Understanding of the Supply Chain, and ability to use critical thinking and decision-making skills to optimize the flow of materials and know when to ship by air, rail, sea or ground transportation
• Comprehension of part and change order specification requirements
• Follow a set of procedures and processes (ability to follow standard work instructions and flex with the business changes)
• Experience working with and communicating effectively with Suppliers and Stakeholders
• Understanding of accounting principles and practices to best manage inventory, open POs, prevent PPV, reconciliation issues, and scrap, and pay Suppliers accurately and on-time.
• Excellent communication skills (listening, presentation, interpersonal, written) with leaders, managers, stakeholders, peers and suppliers
• MRP and SAP experience to plan and place POs to support the Production lines
• MS Office (Excel required)
• Ability to work on computers, facilitate conference and phone calls
• Project Management experience

Attributes Required

• Understanding of Kaizens: Six Sigma and Lean, Kanban and end-to-end Supply Chain
• Work with the utmost integrity and build positive relationships
• Ability to lead and take initiative
• Ability to work independently and also as a team player
• Attention to detail and organizational skills
• Dependable, accountable and responsible
• Have a sense of urgency and take initiative
• Continuous improvement and problem-solving know-how

Education

• Bachelors degree or equivalent