Strategic Buyer & Materials Planner

OptiCool; Town of Webster (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

OptiCool is seeking a Buyer/Planner to support material procurement, planning, and movement through the production cycle. You will collaborate with suppliers, production teams, engineering, quality, and service to ensure orders are created and materials are available to meet delivery, cost, and quality goals.

Responsibilities include issuing materials from project demand, managing vendor quotes, and maintaining accurate ERP data while driving inventory optimization and timely deliveries.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Supply Chain Buying & Planning experience preferred.
• APICS CPIM/CSCP certification in progress strongly desired.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Power BI; advanced skillset preferred.
• Experience with ERP and Planning systems; Syteline knowledge a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create Job Orders from project demand and issue materials.
• Use job order material demand to place purchase orders.
• Review supplier quotes to ensure pricing aligns with budgets.
• Develop and maintain relationships with vendors and suppliers.
• Review requisitions and generate purchase orders.
• Ensure timely delivery and follow up on late orders.
• Escalate price and delivery concerns to stakeholders as needed.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies with vendors.
• Maintain records of purchases, pricing, lead times in ERP.
• Manage inventory to optimize product availability.

Job description

OptiCool is seeking a Buyer/Planner to support material procurement, planning, and movement through the production cycle. You will collaborate with suppliers, production teams, engineering, quality, and service to ensure orders are created and materials are available to meet delivery, cost, and quality goals.

Responsibilities include issuing materials from project demand, managing vendor quotes, and maintaining accurate ERP data while driving inventory optimization and timely deliveries.