Materials Buyer & Planner - Inventory & Supplier Excellence

Randstad USA; Copiague (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Prescription

Dental

Vision

AD&D

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401K plan

Job summary

Randstad USA is seeking a detail-oriented Buyer/Planner to support purchasing, inventory planning, supplier coordination and production requirements. You will ensure materials are available at the right time across purchasing, operations, production and suppliers.

The role requires 2 years of experience in purchasing or planning and a High School education. You will work in a standard 8 AM to 4 PM shift with opportunities to collaborate across teams and optimize supplier performance.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in purchasing/planning roles.
• Experience with ERP systems.
• Strong forecasting and inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Plan and purchase materials, components, and supplies based on production requirements and inventory needs.
• Monitor inventory levels and maintain appropriate stock levels to support production and customer demand.
• Issue and manage purchase orders while tracking deliveries and resolving shortages or delays.
• Work closely with suppliers to obtain pricing, lead times, order confirmations, and delivery updates.
• Review MRP/planning data and make purchasing decisions based on demand, lead times, and inventory levels.
• Coordinate with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Operations to address material requirements and shortages.
• Maintain accurate purchasing and inventory records within the company’s ERP system.
• Help identify opportunities to reduce costs, improve supplier performance, and optimize inventory.
• Communicate proactively with internal teams regarding material availability and potential supply issues.

Skills

Planning

Purchasing/Procurement

Inventory

Stock

Pricing

Education

High School

Tools

ERP

Job description

Randstad USA is seeking a detail-oriented Buyer/Planner to support purchasing, inventory planning, supplier coordination and production requirements. You will ensure materials are available at the right time across purchasing, operations, production and suppliers.

The role requires 2 years of experience in purchasing or planning and a High School education. You will work in a standard 8 AM to 4 PM shift with opportunities to collaborate across teams and optimize supplier performance.