Strategic Buyer/Planner — Own the Supply Chain

Anchor Talent & Consulting; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) match

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Life insurance

FSA/HSA options

Employee assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

Job summary

Anchor Talent & Consulting partnered with a global manufacturer in North Dallas to recruit a Buyer/Planner. You will own procurement, steer supplier performance, manage inventory health and delivery timing, and serve as the go-between for production, suppliers and warehouse teams. Expect to influence material flow and ERP data cleanup.

This is a fully onsite role, Monday through Friday, daytime hours. It’s ideal for someone who wants ownership beyond order processing, builds supplier

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Analytical, detail-oriented approach with strong follow-through.
• APICS, CPSM, or similar supply chain certification.
• Experience with an ERP system in a manufacturing setting.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day purchasing and planning of direct materials that feed production.
• Partner with internal teams to carry out sourcing strategies tied to broader business goals.
• Place and manage purchase orders with approved suppliers, following up to keep deliveries on schedule.
• Keep delivery dates and procurement data current and accurate in the ERP system.
• Flag planning issues, price changes, and lead-time shifts to the right sourcing or planning contacts.
• Relay engineering change requirements to suppliers as needed.
• Work with the warehouse team to resolve purchase order discrepancies quickly.
• Help clear blocked invoices tied to receiving errors so supplier payments stay on track.
• Handle disposition of slow-moving or obsolete inventory when it comes up.
• Maintain and clean up procurement parameters in the ERP system to protect data integrity.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Communicate proactively across teams on supply chain issues and bring solutions, not just problems.
• Support continuous improvement efforts across the procurement function.
• Follow company purchasing policy and procedures.

Skills

Procurement

Supplier management

Inventory planning

Analytical

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Anchor Talent & Consulting partnered with a global manufacturer in North Dallas to recruit a Buyer/Planner. You will own procurement, steer supplier performance, manage inventory health and delivery timing, and serve as the go-between for production, suppliers and warehouse teams. Expect to influence material flow and ERP data cleanup.

This is a fully onsite role, Monday through Friday, daytime hours. It’s ideal for someone who wants ownership beyond order processing, builds supplier