Sr. Buyer/ Planner

Neptune; Tallassee (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Neptune Technology Group is seeking a Sr. Buyer/Planner in the Purchasing Department. You will plan and procure materials for production, and may also handle maintenance, repair, and operating supplies.

Work with limited direction to process orders timely while supporting manufacturing and upholding professionalism. The role includes forecasting and scheduling with the ERP system, developing supplier sources, and maintaining budgeted purchases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Business or Supply Chain Management required.
• 6+ years of purchasing, inventory control, and ERP experience.
• Proficiency in oral and written communications.

Responsibilities

• Procure inventory, supplies, and capital goods for production.
• Use forecasts, production plans, and ERP to schedule delivery and manage inventory.
• Maintain records to ensure purchases stay within budget and on schedule.
• Develop supply sources and issue RFQs, proposals, or bids for items not covered by existing arrangements.
• Serve as liaison to vendors and suppliers.

Skills

Purchasing

Inventory Control

ERP system

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Business or Supply Chain Management

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Position Summary

Neptune Technology Group has an immediate opening for a Sr. Buyer/Planner in the Purchasing Department. The individual in this role works with multiple departments at Neptune and is responsible for planning and procurement of materials needed for production. This individual may also be asked to procure maintenance, repair, and operating supplies in addition to other duties. This position requires an individual to work with limited direction, process orders in a timely manner while supporting the manufacturing departments as needed and demonstrate professionalism at all times.

Objectives

1. Procure inventory, supplies, and capital goods for production purposes.
2. Utilize forecast, production plans and the ERP system to schedule delivery of parts needed to support production while managing inventory levels.
3. Keep records of all acquisitions to ensure that purchases remain within budget and on schedule.
4. Develop and investigate supply sources, and issue request for quotations, proposals, or bids for those items not covered by any existing purchasing arrangement.
5. May serve as liaison to vendors and suppliers.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Business or Supply Chain Management

Experience: 6+ years relevant experience; Purchasing, Inventory Control, and ERP system experience.

Skills/Special Training: Proficiency in oral and written communications.

Location: Tallassee, AL