Buyer/Planner II

San Antonio, TX

Buyer/Planner II
Location: Onsite in San Antonio, TX

Summary/Objective

This role is responsible for purchase material requirements planning, purchase order & supplier relationship management, product life cycle, and material flow improvements for purchased parts.

Essential Functions

Prepares, issues, and administers Purchase Orders.
Monitors and expedites purchased materials to ensure timely delivery of product to support customer requirements.
Develops and manages effective relationship with internal departments. i.e. engineering, manufacturing, accounting, quality.

Additional Responsibilities

Generates reports on purchasing activities for upper management.
Provides sales and customer service organizations with price and delivery information.
Analyze and process Engineering Change Notices (ECN), deviations, and Bill of Materials (BOM) for accuracy and communicate changes to production.
Other responsibilities as needed and assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Must be able to review and relate Engineering Drawings and Specifications.
Excellent organization skills required.
Computer skills: Proficiency in word-processing and spreadsheet applications required (MS Word & Excel preferred).
Excellent oral and written communication skills with a demonstrated ability to interact effectively with individuals at all levels in the organization are required.
Good time management skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks.

Work Environment

This job operates in a combination of lab and professional office environments. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles. The employee is exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands

Sitting, standing, walking, and bending as needed. Using proper lifting technique may be required to lift objects up to 25 lb. with assistance. May have to reach for objects at or above shoulder height. May be

required to operate traditional office equipment including computers, copiers, fax machines and telephones.

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
3-5 years of experience in purchasing or planning in a manufacturing or related environment preferred.
Epicor/ERP system experience preferred.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Employment Opportunity
X Technologies is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of gender, pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, race, national origin, religion, color, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. Equal opportunity extends to all aspects of the employment relationship, including hiring, transfers, promotions, training, separations, working conditions, compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment. All employees are responsible for creating and maintaining a work environment that is free of discrimination.