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Location: Clayton, North Carolina 27527
Employment Type: Contract
Job Description
Title: Buyer Planner
Location: Clayton, NC
Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite
Employment Type: Contract
Duration: 1 year
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Buyer Planner to support purchasing, material planning, inventory management, and strategic sourcing within a manufacturing environment.
This role will manage MRO and inventory purchasing, plan raw materials and consumables against production schedules, support supplier sourcing, and use SAP/MRP systems to maintain material availability for manufacturing operations. The position also provides guidance to more junior purchasing team members and supports strategic sourcing initiatives. Pasted markdown
Key Responsibilities
Key Skills
SAP MM | SAP PP | SAP FI/CO | Procurement | P2P | Buyer Planning | Strategic Sourcing | MRP | Inventory Management | Material Planning | Supplier Management | MRO Purchasing | Production Planning
Compensation
The anticipated hourly rate for this position is $30.00–$35.00/hr, based on experience and qualifications.
Location: Clayton, NC
Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite
Employment Type: Contract
Duration: 1 year
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Buyer Planner to support purchasing, material planning, inventory management, and strategic sourcing within a manufacturing environment.
This role will manage MRO and inventory purchasing, plan raw materials and consumables against production schedules, support supplier sourcing, and use SAP/MRP systems to maintain material availability for manufacturing operations. The position also provides guidance to more junior purchasing team members and supports strategic sourcing initiatives. Pasted markdown
Key Responsibilities
- Purchase MRO items, inventory materials, hardware, consumables, and services
- Generate and manage purchase orders using MRP/SAP systems
- Plan, schedule, track, and expedite materials based on production requirements
- Maintain appropriate inventory and reorder levels to support continuous manufacturing operations
- Obtain supplier quotes, evaluate pricing, and support supplier sourcing activities
- Maintain compliance with approved supplier requirements and purchasing procedures
- Support contract documentation and supplier relationship management
- Coordinate with Production, Quality Control, Facilities, and Warehouse teams regarding material requirements
- Maintain master material plans aligned with manufacturing campaigns and production schedules
- Lead strategic sourcing and purchasing improvement initiatives focused on cost, quality, and efficiency
- Provide guidance and mentoring to junior purchasing personnel
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of training and relevant experience
- 5+ years of experience in purchasing, materials planning, inventory management, or production control
- Strong procurement and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) experience
- Strong sourcing and supplier management experience
- Experience working with computerized inventory and MRP systems
- Experience with cost/value analysis
- Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Strong supplier-facing and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Experience with SAP, particularly MM, PP, and FI/CO
- Pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry experience
- Knowledge of cGMP, ISO, and FDA-regulated environments
- Experience working with Bills of Materials, production schedules, and manufacturing campaigns
- Certified Purchasing Manager or APICS certification
- Experience with strategic sourcing initiatives and supplier negotiations
Key Skills
SAP MM | SAP PP | SAP FI/CO | Procurement | P2P | Buyer Planning | Strategic Sourcing | MRP | Inventory Management | Material Planning | Supplier Management | MRO Purchasing | Production Planning
Compensation
The anticipated hourly rate for this position is $30.00–$35.00/hr, based on experience and qualifications.
Contact
Robert Hayes
Senior Client Services Manager
Rob specializes in technology sales and is responsible for building long-term business relationships with companies in and around the New England area.