Strategic Buyer & Material Planner (SAP/MRP)

JMD Technologies Inc.; Clayton (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

JMD Technologies Inc. is seeking an experienced Buyer / Procurement Specialist to optimize purchasing, materials planning, inventory control and supplier sourcing in a manufacturing setting.

You will partner with supply chain and production teams to ensure material availability and support production schedules. Key responsibilities include managing MRO purchasing, creating and tracking POs in SAP/MRP systems, expediting material flows, evaluating suppliers, and driving cost savings through

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education/experience.
• 5+ years of procurement, purchasing, and material planning experience.
• Hands-on SAP experience, preferably MM/PP/FI/CO.
• Experience with MRP/inventory systems and supplier management.
• Pharmaceutical, biotech, life sciences, or manufacturing experience preferred.
• APICS or purchasing certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing for MRO, materials, hardware, and consumables.
• Create, monitor, and maintain POs using SAP/MRP systems and support P2P.
• Plan, schedule, expedite, and track materials based on production requirements.
• Identify and source suppliers, obtain quotations, and maintain supplier relationships.
• Support inventory planning, BOM management, minimum stock levels, and production schedules.
• Assist with strategic sourcing initiatives focused on cost savings, quality, supplier performance, and operational efficiency.

Skills

Procurement

Purchasing

Material planning

Inventory management

Supplier sourcing

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SAP

MRP systems

Job description

JMD Technologies Inc. is seeking an experienced Buyer / Procurement Specialist to optimize purchasing, materials planning, inventory control and supplier sourcing in a manufacturing setting.

You will partner with supply chain and production teams to ensure material availability and support production schedules. Key responsibilities include managing MRO purchasing, creating and tracking POs in SAP/MRP systems, expediting material flows, evaluating suppliers, and driving cost savings through