Planner/Buyer

Job Description Planner/Buyer with experience in regulated industry to coordinate the material planning effectively  and purchasing functions and ensuring timely delivery of components to production.
Compares and verifies purchase orders against forecasted raw material, components and related requirements to ensure adequate supplies  are ordered for production.
Reviews and analyzes statistical data to determine buying trends/volumes and to establish price objectives and/or opportunities.
Reviews comparison charts, proposals, negotiates prices, selects or recommends suppliers with respect to cost, quality and delivery for nonstandard or larger than normal orders.
Manage and maintain inventory.  Inventories goods receives and identify discrepancies.
Check schedule delivery dates and make contact with suppliers about late deliveries.
Escalates issues and notifies appropriate personnel.
Checks with warehouse and production regarding availability and movement of materials to detect shortages or overages.
Requirements Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and three (3) years of experience in related area Bilingual (Spanish/English - Spoken/Written) Computer literacy Requirements Bachelor