Senior Buyer Planner

Verathon; Bothell (WA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Benefits package

401(k) matching

Job summary

Verathon is seeking a Senior Buyer-Planner to join the Operations team in Bothell, WA. You will manage end-to-end purchasing to support raw inventory availability, supplier costs, on-time delivery and quality.

Responsibilities include evaluating supplier capacity, placing POs, maintaining Min/Max inventory, coordinating with A/P and MRB, and supporting audits. The role offers a full-time position with a company bonus plan and benefits.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of purchasing experience.
• Experience purchasing & planning electrical, electro-mechanical and mechanical components.
• Proven ability to negotiate with suppliers.
• Experience in supply planning and/or managing subcontract PO’s.
• Proficient in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel; Epicor experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own the end to end supply chain and supplier relationship for assigned commodities.
• Evaluate supplier capacity required to support customer demand.
• Analyze demand and place purchase orders for materials and ensure supplier commitments are met.
• Manage assigned inventory within predefined Min/Max levels and countermeasure as needed.
• Ensure the third party logistics facility achieves the required inventory level.
• Negotiates with suppliers to mitigate potential delivery issues.
• Analyze supplier responses and make recommendations to business when there are constraints.
• Manage NPI transitions to production.
• Participate in Supplier Business Review meetings.
• Closely monitor supplier OTD and escalate as needed.
• Escalate EOL/LTB decisions and associated supplier negotiations (e.g. pricing, lead-time).
• Collaborate with A/P team members to promptly reconcile PO/invoice discrepancies.
• Work with MRB team to process RTV's in a timely fashion.
• Respond to and update ECR's and ECO's as needed.
• Purchasing lead for annual regulatory audits (e.g. FDA, TUV, ISO).
• Identify potential supply chain risks and offers creative solutions.
• Partners with Sourcing on special projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Negotiation

Supply planning

Microsoft Excel

APICS/ISM certs preferred

Tools

ERP systems (Epicor)

Job description

Verathon® is looking for a Senior Buyer-Planner to become the newest member of our Operations located in Bothell, WA. In this role, you will perform a variety of purchasing assignments, to ensure we achieve our corporate goals relating to raw inventory availability, supplier costs, on-time delivery and quality. If you are an experienced and driven supply chain professional looking for a new challenge in a rapidly growing business with a purpose of making a real difference in today’s world, then the Senior Buyer-Planner at Verathon is the job you have been looking for.

Responsibilities

• Own the end to end supply chain and supplier relationship for assigned commodities
• Evaluate supplier capacity required to support customer demand
• Analyze demand and place purchase orders for materials and ensure supplier commitments are met
• Manage assigned inventory within predefined Min/Max levels and countermeasure as needed
• Ensure the third party logistics facility achieves the required inventory level
• Negotiates with suppliers to mitigate potential delivery issues
• Analyze supplier responses and make recommendations to business when there are constraints
• Manage NPI transitions to production
• Participate in Supplier Business Review meetings
• Closely monitor supplier OTD and **escalate** as needed
• Escalate EOL/LTB decisions and associated supplier negotiations (e.g. pricing, lead-time)
• Collaborate with A/P team members to promptly reconcile PO/invoice discrepancies
• Work with MRB team to process RTV's in a timely fashion
• Respond to and update ECR's and ECO's as needed
• Purchasing lead for annual regulatory audits (e.g. FDA, TUV, ISO)
• Identify potential supply chain risks and offers creative solutions
• Partners with Sourcing on special projects
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 8+ years of purchasing experience
• Experience purchasing & planning electrical, electro-mechanical and mechanical components
• Proven ability to negotiate with suppliers
• Experience in supply planning and/or experience managing subcontract PO’s
• Demonstrated ability to prepare and present information
• Ability to create partnerships with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Understanding of S & OP process
• Understanding of MRP systems, bill of materials, engineering change order processes
• Proficient in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel. Epicor experience a plus
• Travel up to 10% of the time is required
• APICS and ISM Certifications are preferred

Salary range - $117,040.00 - $156,000.00 (Compensation will vary based on skills, experience and location; it is not typical to be hired at or above the top of the salary range).

Full-time employees who are not on a commission plan are eligible for Verathon's annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance.

Verathon provides a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid holidays, paid time off and a 401(k) matching plan.

For more information, please visit our complete Benefits Summary at https://www.verathon.com/sites/default/files/2026-02/US_HQ_Employee_Benefits_Summary.pdf.

EEO

Verathon is an equal opportunity employer and strongly supports diversity in the workplace. We believe that diverse ideas, opinions and perspectives will build a strong foundation for success. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Verathon will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Verathon does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.