Buyer Planner

3 weeks ago

Danbury, United States Parker Medical Inc. Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

As a Buyer/Planner at Parker Medical Inc., you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our supply chain. You will be responsible for sourcing, purchasing, and managing inventory of raw materials, components, and equipment necessary for our manufacturing processes. Your ability to negotiate favorable terms, maintain strong relationships with suppliers, and monitor their performance as well as market trends will be essential in optimizing our procurement process.

  • Source and procure raw materials, components, and equipment required for manufacturing operations.
  • Evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, and delivery speed; negotiate contracts and terms to ensure cost-effectiveness and reliability.
  • Continuously assess and optimize inventory levels to minimize excess inventory while ensuring adequate stock availability.

As a Buyer/Planner, you will perform the following duties:

Maintains and updates the Approved Supplier List (ASL) in accordance with QMS requirements, ensuring that all suppliers meet established criteria for quality, reliability, and regulatory compliance

Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the purchasing function, including the maintenance and enhancement of the ASL, implementing best practices and innovative solutions to streamline processes and enhance efficiency

Oversee the procurement process from requisition to delivery, ensuring compliance with QMS requirements

Reviews and processes purchase requisitions

Verifies accuracy and conformance with PMI purchasing procedures and determines appropriate method to process requisition based on dollar amount, timeliness, existing open contracts, and production demand

Identifies and evaluates potential suppliers, negotiating contracts and agreements to secure favorable terms and pricing

Maintains strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality materials and services while adhering to cost targets

Maintains accurate records of purchases, pricing, and inventory levels using inventory management software

Executes the development, maintenance, communication, and publication of the Material Requirements Planning (MRP) to facilitate proper planning and procurement of materials, ensuring alignment with production schedules and inventory targets

Collaborates closely with cross-functional teams, including production, quality assurance, and finance, to forecast demand, anticipate supply chain issues, and mitigate risks

Monitors and analyzes key performance indicators (KPIs) related to purchasing activities, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions as needed

Stays updated on industry trends, market conditions, and technological advancements to optimize sourcing strategies and leverage cost-saving opportunities

Assists in gathering evidence from suppliers to ensure compliance with customers' environmental regulatory requirements, such as Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS), Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH), Proposition 65, etc.

Resolves supply chain issues, such as shortages or delivery delays, by coordinating with suppliers and internal stakeholders

Negotiates contracts with storage facilities, shipping and customs brokers, transportation carriers, truck and rail, warehouses, and freight forwarders

Company DescriptionFounded in 1984, Parker Medical, Inc. is a global leader in supplying x-ray imaging components to major equipment manufacturers and aftermarket providers around the world. Parker designs, validates, and manufactures innovative x-ray imaging components and subsystems for healthcare, industry, homeland security, research, science and government, and precision machined parts for the aerospace sector. We are looking for an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join us at our facility in Danbury, CT.Company DescriptionFounded in 1984, Parker Medical, Inc. is a global leader in supplying x-ray imaging components to major equipment manufacturers and aftermarket providers around the world. Parker designs, validates, and manufactures innovative x-ray imaging components and subsystems for healthcare, industry, homeland security, research, science and government, and precision machined parts for the aerospace sector. We are looking for an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join us at our facility in Danbury, CT.

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