Buyer Planner at Manpower

Our client in the manufacturing industry is seeking a Buyer/Planner to join their team. As a Buyer/Planner, you will be part of the Material/Purchasing Department supporting various teams. The ideal candidate will have solid analytical abilities, negotiation skills, and excellent written and oral communication skills which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title: Buyer/Planner

Location: Palo Alto, CA

Pay Range: $40.00 to $45.00/Hr

What's the Job?

• Determining material requirements from purchase requisitions/schedules and maintaining inventory at planned levels performing high level buyer/planner related activities.
• Planning, scheduling, and monitoring the movement of materials through the procurement cycle.
• Documenting procurement activities to meet Company and Government requirements (FAR and DFAR)
• Notifying appropriate personnel of any and all material problems and related issues. Finding solutions to minimize production delays.
• Evaluating supplier reliability, developing, new supply sources where existing suppliers are inadequate. Monitoring cost, schedule, and scope of assigned subcontracts to assure best quality at best value. Performing supplier qualification audit through on-site visits, telephone interviews and correspondence.
• Negotiating terms regarding price, delivery, specifications, and other terms/conditions with suppliers. Entering POs on computer system.  Modifying existing purchase orders as conditions warrant.  Aggressively negotiating unit price reductions and maintaining records of activity.
• Tracking/reporting monthly supplier performance of major suppliers.
• Keeping track of inventory dollar levels for each part class, recording, and maintaining an active inventory reduction plan and meeting inventory reduction goals; without affecting production.
• Representing the material/purchasing department at various planning or marketing meetings.
• Ensuring that purchasing files are properly maintained and meet accounting and legal requirements.
• Acting as Small Business Liaison Officer including developing and reporting Small Business Plans as required by government requirements (FAR and DFAR). Prepare semi-annual report of SBP progress.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

What's Needed?

• Bachelor’s degree in business, electrical or mechanical engineering; or equivalent experience plus four years’ experience in purchasing components or commodities, material planning, negotiations, and supplier selection.
• Must have solid analytical abilities.
• Must be able to work directly with all employees, suppliers, and engineers.
• Must be able to read and understand schematics, cost, or pricing data, MRP data and other associated reports.
• APICS or PMA certification preferred.
• Must have strong negotiation skills, excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to write and develop contracts with minimal assistance.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to work with a leading manufacturing company in the industry.
• Competitive pay rate.
• Temp to hire opportunity.
• Ability to work with a diverse team and develop new skills.
• Potential to grow within the company.

If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of:  Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells

ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.