Strategic Buyer-Planner, End-to-End Supply Chain

Verathon; Bothell (WA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Benefits package

401(k) matching

Job summary

Verathon is seeking a Senior Buyer-Planner to join the Operations team in Bothell, WA. You will manage end-to-end purchasing to support raw inventory availability, supplier costs, on-time delivery and quality.

Responsibilities include evaluating supplier capacity, placing POs, maintaining Min/Max inventory, coordinating with A/P and MRB, and supporting audits. The role offers a full-time position with a company bonus plan and benefits.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of purchasing experience.
• Experience purchasing & planning electrical, electro-mechanical and mechanical components.
• Proven ability to negotiate with suppliers.
• Experience in supply planning and/or managing subcontract PO’s.
• Proficient in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel; Epicor experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own the end to end supply chain and supplier relationship for assigned commodities.
• Evaluate supplier capacity required to support customer demand.
• Analyze demand and place purchase orders for materials and ensure supplier commitments are met.
• Manage assigned inventory within predefined Min/Max levels and countermeasure as needed.
• Ensure the third party logistics facility achieves the required inventory level.
• Negotiates with suppliers to mitigate potential delivery issues.
• Analyze supplier responses and make recommendations to business when there are constraints.
• Manage NPI transitions to production.
• Participate in Supplier Business Review meetings.
• Closely monitor supplier OTD and escalate as needed.
• Escalate EOL/LTB decisions and associated supplier negotiations (e.g. pricing, lead-time).
• Collaborate with A/P team members to promptly reconcile PO/invoice discrepancies.
• Work with MRB team to process RTV's in a timely fashion.
• Respond to and update ECR's and ECO's as needed.
• Purchasing lead for annual regulatory audits (e.g. FDA, TUV, ISO).
• Identify potential supply chain risks and offers creative solutions.
• Partners with Sourcing on special projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Negotiation

Supply planning

Microsoft Excel

APICS/ISM certs preferred

Tools

ERP systems (Epicor)

Job description

Verathon is seeking a Senior Buyer-Planner to join the Operations team in Bothell, WA. You will manage end-to-end purchasing to support raw inventory availability, supplier costs, on-time delivery and quality.

Responsibilities include evaluating supplier capacity, placing POs, maintaining Min/Max inventory, coordinating with A/P and MRB, and supporting audits. The role offers a full-time position with a company bonus plan and benefits.