Senior Strategic Buyer & Planner

aftons-job-board; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Afton Scientific, a Virginia-based contract manufacturing organization, seeks a Senior Buyer Planner to lead procurement, planning, and supplier management supporting manufacturing operations and projects.

The role emphasizes forecasting, inventory strategy, and supply-risk mitigation within a cGMP environment. Competitive compensation ranges between $72,000 and $90,000 per year, with placement based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor degree; or 5+ years in purchasing/planning/vendor management.
• Experience in inventory management.
• Proficiency with SAP or another ERP system.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated initiative and proactive problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Obtain competitive quotes and procure materials for manufacturing and project needs.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned suppliers and actively manage supplier relationships.
• Monitor open purchase orders, supplier delivery performance, and critical material orders.
• Manage raw material, in-transit, and consignment inventory with accurate MRP data.
• Coordinate material availability to support production schedules while minimizing shortages and excess inventory.
• Perform production and project material planning and assist with forecast planning.
• Create and maintain material allocations and pick lists.
• Define, review, and maintain inventory policies including safety stock levels and reorder points.
• Identify potential supply risks and develop mitigation plans.
• Participate in audits and supplier qualification programs.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives in supply chain efficiency.

Skills

ERP experience

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate degree

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Afton Scientific, a Virginia-based contract manufacturing organization, seeks a Senior Buyer Planner to lead procurement, planning, and supplier management supporting manufacturing operations and projects.

The role emphasizes forecasting, inventory strategy, and supply-risk mitigation within a cGMP environment. Competitive compensation ranges between $72,000 and $90,000 per year, with placement based on qualifications and experience.