Purchasing Planner I
 BAUER COMPRESSORS, INC. | |
 United States, Virginia, Norfolk | |
| 1328 Azalea Garden Road (Show on map) | |
 May 08, 2025 | |
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POSITION SUMMARY
The Purchasing Planner I is responsible for the execution of purchase orders to conform to requirements of the Master production schedule. The Purchasing Planner I is responsible for expediting parts and orders from vendors, managing vendor relationships, and data integrity of the ERP system. The Purchasing Planner I report to the Senior Manager of Sourcing and Supply Chain. JOB FUNCTIONS Include the following, but other duties may be assigned. * Plans and procures production component materials. * Plans and procures capital equipment, shop supplies and MRO (Maintenance, Repairs and Operations) purchases. * Works with suppliers, providing updated forecasts/ requirements as necessary to ensure there is sufficient supplier capacity and resources. * Tracks assigned products to ensure sufficient supply to meet both dependent and independent demand, updates ERP with confirmed dates and alerts Production Planning of issues. * Maintains Item Master purchasing data integrity with regards to group code, minimum order quantity, order multiple and purchase lead time. Data accuracy is critical. * Executes ECO's (Engineering Change Orders), updating incoming supply to latest revision levels and reclassifying or scrapping existing stock as appropriate; recommends ECO effectivity date changes to Engineering if existing stock needs to be used up. * Maintains suppliers that provide high quality products and services at a better price while maintaining the highest code of ethics and conduct. This may involve conferring with manufacturers, distributors, and vendors to obtain product or service information, price, availability, delivery date, or sample requested by end user and/or to obtain alternate manufacturer distributors, and vendors for inventory and non-inventory items. * Monitors and orders all items through purchasing queue to keep production flowing in a timely manner. * Arranges for disposal of surplus materials. * Performs co-worker's tasks during absences within the department. * Performs tasks in accordance with ISO 9001:2015 requirements. * Maintains work environment in accordance with Lean 5S standards and performs tasks in accordance with company safety standards. Drives continuous improvement. * Regular and reliable attendance. ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE * Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement or related; OR four plus (4+) years of relevant experience which would provide the required knowledge and skills and allow successful performance of the job. * Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint). * Must be detail oriented and able to multitask and prioritize demands. * Self-starter, ability to resolve issues and research solutions. * Ability to work under pressure and independently with minimal supervision. * Demonstrated organizational and creative problem-solving skills. * Ability to communicate information clearly and effectively; listen, maintain confidentiality, speak professionally, and learn process and procedures quickly. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills required. * Ability to comprehend and respond to customer needs in a timely manner. | |