Buyer Planner

Position Overview

The Buyer is responsible for executing purchasing activities that support operational, production, and organizational needs. This role ensures timely procurement of goods and services, maintains accurate purchasing records in the SAP system, and collaborates closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers to optimize cost, quality, and delivery performance.

Key Responsibilities

Requisition & Purchase Order Management

• Review, validate, and process purchase requisitions from internal departments.
• Convert approved requisitions into purchase orders and issue them to suppliers in a timely manner.
• Ensure all purchase orders comply with company policies, budget limits, and sourcing strategies.
• Monitor open purchase orders and expedite deliveries when required.

Supplier & Vendor Management

• Monitor vendor performance related to delivery, quality, pricing, and service levels.
• Identify areas for improvement and collaborate with suppliers to implement corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain positive supplier relationships to ensure reliable and cost-effective supply.

Quoting & Sourcing

• Obtain competitive quotes from approved suppliers to ensure best value on materials, products, and services.
• Analyze pricing, lead times, and terms to support sound purchasing decisions.
• Participate in supplier evaluations and assist in identifying new suppliers as needed.

SAP System Management

• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date purchasing data within the SAP system, including vendor records, pricing conditions, and PO status.
• Ensure that procurement transactions follow SAP workflows and reflect proper coding and documentation.
• Generate SAP reports as required to support purchasing, inventory, and financial activities.

General Procurement Support

• Work collaboratively with internal teams, including Operations, Finance, and Inventory Control, to meet organizational purchasing needs.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies and support accounts payable in matching POs and receipts.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the supply chain and procurement function.

Qualifications

• Post‑secondary education in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 2–4 years of purchasing or supply chain experience preferred.
• Proficiency with SAP or other ERP systems.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple procurement activities simultaneously.