Buyer / Planner

Buyer / Planner

Description

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Summary

Reviews and analyzes purchase requisitions. Coordinates purchasing activities with manufacturing, planning and engineering departments to acquire inventory in a cost effective and timely manner. Processes purchase requisitions, purchase change orders and requests for quotes to suppliers. Responsible for procurement business system data input and integrity; creates and maintains bills of material and parts/commodities numbers in supply chain management or other enterprisewide systems. Participates in maximizing the procurement teams’ changes, part parameters; quote table maintenance, supplier database information, error report analysis, and part number/supplier code information. Performs cost analysis and volume planning for major commodities (e.g., materials, components, equipment and services). Monitors the cost, schedule and scope of assigned subcontracts to negotiate highest quality at best value. Develops new supply sources where vendors and suppliers are no longer competitive. May recommend cost saving proposals including make-versus-buy analysis or alternative sourcing. Interacts closely with suppliers and QA to resolve quality issues. Works with management to address all aspects of commodity management, including procurement support, commodity business plans, market trends assessment, pricing, and product availability. Requires domestic or global expertise of assigned commodities.

Job Description

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND CERTIFICATIONS

Minimum Required Skills and Knowledge

• Read drawings and understand specifications.

Required Certifications and Training

• Obtains and completes LMS training plan specific to assigned responsibility.
• Working on CPM certification

Experience Level with Business Tools

• Proficient in utilizing business tools such as:  E-mail, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. 
• Experience with SAP or equivalent ERP product and productivity software desired.

LEVEL DESCRIPTION

Knowledge

• A seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of area of specialization; resolves a wide range of issues in creative ways.

Job Complexity

• Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors. Exercises independent judgment and discretion in solving complex business problems. 

Interaction

• Networks with senior internal and external personnel in own area of expertise.

Supervision

• Normally receives little or no instruction on day-to-day work, general instructions on new assignments.

Typical Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) and 5 years of related experience or master’s degree with 3 years of related experience. 

ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Environment and Physical Demands

• As described in the job posting

Ability to Travel

• Travel may be required. See the job posting for more information.

Time Type:

Full time

Job Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

N/A

Pay Rate Type:

Salary

Benefits and Perks

Varex Imaging provides competitive pay and benefits to support the financial, physical, and emotional well-being of the people who make our company successful.

• Medical Insurance

• Dental/Vision

• 10 Paid Holidays

• PTO

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• 401K match

• Paid Parental Leave

• Short & Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance

• Competitive Pay

• Flexible Schedules

• Variety of Shift Options

• Free Safety Shoes

• Friendly Work Environment

• On-site Cafeteria, Company Nurse, Credit Union, and Gym

• Free Coffee and Soda

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Employee Referral Program

• Career Advancement Opportunities

• Employee Discounts

• EV Charging Stations

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.

Benefits

Not Specified