Senior Materials Buyer & Planner: Supply Continuity Expert

Lenmar Consulting Inc; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 69,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Lenmar Consulting Inc. in Madison, WI seeks a Senior Materials Buyer-Planner to own end-to-end procurement for materials, components, and services.

You will drive material availability, coordinate planning strategies, and lead cross-functional collaboration to support production needs. The role requires 7–10+ years in planning/procurement, strong SAP/ERP experience, and the ability to mentor junior planners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, or related field.
• 7-10+ years of planning, procurement, inventory, or manufacturing experience.
• Experience with SAP or ERP systems; strong data management.
• Ability to mentor and lead junior planners and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the SME for end-to-end management of purchased materials and services.
• Coordinate material flow strategies to support production and requirements.
• Lead phase-in/phase-out planning for new products and engineering changes.
• Translate production requirements, forecasts, MRP signals, and lead times into actionable PO and planning strategies.
• Identify potential shortages and develop recovery plans to maintain supply continuity.
• Maintain SAP planning parameters and supplier lead times, MOQs, order multiples, safety stock.
• Collaborate with Materials Management, SIOP, Operations, Warehouse, and Engineering.
• Track and optimize supplier performance and drive improvements in availability and reliability.
• Manage purchase orders and ensure accurate pricing, quantities, and delivery terms.
• Communicate forecasts and delivery requirements to suppliers and obtain confirmations.
• Own supplier qualification and onboarding in collaboration with Quality and Engineering.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Self-motivated

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Lenmar Consulting Inc. in Madison, WI seeks a Senior Materials Buyer-Planner to own end-to-end procurement for materials, components, and services.

You will drive material availability, coordinate planning strategies, and lead cross-functional collaboration to support production needs. The role requires 7–10+ years in planning/procurement, strong SAP/ERP experience, and the ability to mentor junior planners.