Sr. Buyer / Planner H/F

RADIALL S.A.; Tualatin (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

RADIALL S.A. is seeking a Buyer/Planner to execute procurement strategies and manage supplier relationships for a manufacturing environment in Oregon. The role requires SAP MM/PP expertise and the ability to align with production planning and demand forecasting.

The candidate will negotiate contracts, monitor supplier performance, and ensure on-time, cost-effective material availability while adhering to company policies and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of progressive procurement or purchasing experience in a manufacturing or technical supply chain environment.
• Demonstrated expertise with SAP ERP MM/PP, MRP execution, PO processing, and Info Records.

Responsibilities

• Execute and manage purchase orders and procurement activities in SAP ERP MM/PP to support production schedules.
• Monitor dashboards, requisitions, inventory levels, and order status to ensure timely material delivery.
• Develop sourcing strategies, analyze market conditions, coordinate RFQs/RFPs, and negotiate pricing and terms.
• Manage supplier relationships and resolve delivery delays, quality issues, and nonconformances.
• Collaborate with Operations, Finance, Engineering, Production Planning, and Sourcing to support demand forecasting and material availability.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks and implement process improvements to reduce costs.

Job description

REALIZE YOUR TALENT

The Buyer/Planner is responsible for executing procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring the timely and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services necessary for company operations. This role involves managing a complex portfolio of spend, negotiating contracts, and collaborating with internal stakeholders to optimize the supply chain. The Buyer operates with a moderate degree of independence and is expected to apply professional purchasing principles to achieve departmental and organizational goals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Execute and manage purchase orders, change orders, and procurement activities in SAP ERP (MM/PP), ensuring accurate purchasing data, timely material delivery, and alignment with MRP requirements.
• Monitor purchasing dashboards, requisitions, inventory levels, and order status to support production schedules and customer demand.
• Develop sourcing strategies, analyze market conditions, coordinate RFQs/RFPs, and negotiate pricing, terms, quality requirements, and delivery schedules to achieve cost savings and supplier improvements.
• Manage supplier relationships, monitor performance, and resolve delivery delays, quality issues, and material nonconformances through root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Operations, Finance, Engineering, Production Planning, and Sourcing to support demand forecasting, inventory control, and material availability.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks while implementing process improvements to enhance procurement efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure continuity of supply.
• Ensure compliance with company procurement policies, internal controls, and applicable trade regulations.
• Provide guidance and support to junior procurement team members on purchasing activities, SAP processes, and supplier-related issues.

KNOW THE REQUIREMENTS

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Experience: 3+ years of progressive procurement or purchasing experience within a manufacturing or technical supply chain environment.
• Systems Proficiency: Demonstrated expertise working with SAP ERP (specifically MM and PP modules, MRP execution, Purchase Order processing, and Info Records).
• Certifications: APICS CPIM/CSCP or ISM CPSM certification is highly preferred.