Strategic Materials Buyer & Planner

Talentify; Dexter (MI); On-site; USD 67,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Medtronic in Dexter, MI seeks a Buyer/Planner to support procurement and material planning for manufacturing operations. You will source, plan, and move materials to meet production schedules while balancing cost, quality, and inventory objectives.

You will analyze demand, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and maintain procurement data in ERP systems. The role requires a bachelors degree and 2+ years of relevant experience, with ERP/MRP experience highly valued.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelors degree and minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with 0 years of experience.
• Experience using ERP systems for purchasing, planning, or inventory management.
• Experience analyzing material requirements, inventory levels, demand forecasts, and production schedules.
• Experience working cross-functionally with operations, engineering, suppliers, and other business partners.
• Experience in manufacturing or medical device production environments.
• Experience with MRP and inventory optimization processes.
• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Source, purchase, and plan materials to support production.
• Analyze demand, inventory levels, and production schedules.
• Develop procurement and planning schedules to ensure material availability.
• Evaluate pricing, supplier capabilities, and delivery performance.
• Coordinate with cross-functional partners to resolve shortages and scheduling issues.
• Monitor supplier performance and address quality and capacity concerns.
• Track market and pricing trends to support procurement strategy.
• Maintain planning data within ERP systems and support inventory management.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Material requirements planning

Supply chain planning

Procurement

Education

Bachelors degree

Advanced degree with 0 years experience

Tools

ERP systems

MRP

Excel

Job description

Medtronic in Dexter, MI seeks a Buyer/Planner to support procurement and material planning for manufacturing operations. You will source, plan, and move materials to meet production schedules while balancing cost, quality, and inventory objectives.

You will analyze demand, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and maintain procurement data in ERP systems. The role requires a bachelors degree and 2+ years of relevant experience, with ERP/MRP experience highly valued.