Senior Buyer cum Planner

• • • Procures materials components, supplies and services necessary for the operation of the Company • Set-up and maintain material, supplier and planning system data in the MRP/ERP system • Develop and communicate purchasing agreements. • Participates in purchasing initiatives, cost reduction programs, etc. • Works as the purchasing liaison between facilities. Negotiates blanket orders as needed. • Develops purchasing reports for vendor analysis, purchase volumes, On-Time Delivery (OTD), etc. • Communicates problems, results, and important issues to applicable supervisors, scientists, and engineers. • Ensures that requisitions receive proper signatory permission. • Place orders with Approved Suppliers from properly executed requisitions and expedites critical materials as necessary. • Works with suppliers to resolve quality, delivery, and pricing problems. • Challenges price increases, particularly those greater than the rate of inflation and evaluates bids consistent with the total cost of ownership.