Buyer Planner

Our client is part of a team of life science companies who are developing products that are paving the way in the fight to save lives. They are looking for a new team member Buyer / Planner . In this role you will be responsible for purchasing materials supplies equipment and services creating purchase orders converting requisitions to purchase orders and clear communication with external and internal customers on expected delivery dates.

• Create purchase orders for manufacturing supplies packaging labels other materials and services
• Review and submit autogenerated purchase orders; ensures existing orders are delivered on time by monitoring all open orders and contacting vendors as needed.
• Review purchase requisitions and convert them to purchase orders with commitment dates
• Timely review order confirmations from supplier
• Maintain correct pricing in the system
• Maintain and update ERP system information
• Follow up on back orders past due orders and communicate with end users the status of their orders and expected delivery dates.
• Coordinate w/ internal customers and suppliers to resolve issues related to purchased materials including product/material/service quality invoicing and returns
• Partner w/ internal customers as well as suppliers to develop and initiate process improvements.

Salary: $40 / hr (6 month contract) Schedule: MonFri 7am 4pm (1 hr lunch) Location: onsite San Jose CA Benefits: Health Insurance available Medical / Dental / Vision Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree Business or Technical Preferred!
• or equivalent previous working experience
• Min 12 yrs of purchasing or buying experience in a manufacturing environment
• Team Player ability to work in a collaborative teamoriented environment
• Skills to be successful demonstrated ability to meet deadlines multitask provide exceptional customer service strong organizational and time management skills
• Proficient w/ MS Excel
• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a fastpaced environment.
• Previous experience /working knowledge of ERP systems
• Must be authorized to work in the US for any employer
• The position is subject to passing a background check and drug screen

Keywords: buying planning purchase orders manufacturing customer service data entry life science medical device warehouse shipping cycle counts inventories logistics bioanalytical solutions genomic analysis cellular analysis By applying to this position you are confirming that you understand the requirements needed for this position and further confirm that you possess the necessary skills and requirements as outlined above.