Position Details
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Overview:
TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. Our client is a contract medical device manufacturer that serves as a strategic partner in medical device manufacturing, offering an end-to-end supply chain solution from initial concept and product development, to verification and validation testing, to final production, assembly, and ongoing strategic demand planning.
Title: Buyer Planner
Work Location: Warrendale, PA, 15086
Duration: 5 Months
Job Type: Contract
Work Type: Onsite
Shift: Monday- Friday 9.00AM-5.00PM
Job Description:
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND RESPONSIBILITES:
- Places and expedites purchase orders (POs); maintains and updates systems and documentation
- Reviews ERP system for recommended buys and evaluates requirements and follows up on ERP recommendations for PO schedule changes
- Communicates with internal departments to meet business goals for on time delivery
- Responsible for tracking late deliveries and negotiating returns on defective materials
- Assist in new part setups. location changes, and data maintenance
- Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Demonstrated Ability to work well with others
- Ability to think strategically while remaining focused on details
- Proficient with MS Office Suite.
- MRP Experience
- Experience working with cross-functional project teams
- Highly motivated, Positive attitude
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Must be able to think independently, solve difficult problems, and achieve goals
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 1 year of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.
