Buyer/Planner

Buyer/Planner
Onsite in San Jose, CA
6+ month contract
Hourly Rate: $40/hr (client mandated pay rate)
Hours: 8:00am to 5:00pm, M-F

Orion Group is in search of a detail-oriented Buyer Planner for our premiere Medical Device manufacturing client in San Jose, CA. Our client provides innovative bioanalytical solutions for protein and cell biology in life science research, pharmaceutical and biotherapeutic development. Their instruments have contributed to remarkable scientific discoveries in laboratories around the world. Included within a broad product portfolio are platforms for high-throughput screening, genomic and cellular analysis, colony selection and microplate detection.

The Buyer will be responsible for purchasing materials, supplies, equipment and services for the organization. Duties include creating purchase orders, converting requisitions to purchase orders and clear communication with external and internal customers on expected delivery dates.

Responsibilities:
* Create purchase orders for manufacturing supplies, packaging, labels, other materials and services.
* Reviews and submits auto-generated purchase orders; ensures existing orders are delivered on time by monitoring all open orders and contacting vendors as needed.
* Review purchase requisitions and convert them to purchase orders with commitment dates.
* Timely review order confirmations from supplier.
* Maintain correct pricing in the system.
* Must prioritize and execute tasks in a fast paced environment.
* Follow up on back orders and past due orders and communicate with end users the status of their orders and expected delivery dates.
* Work with internal customers and suppliers to resolve issues related to purchased materials, including product/material/service quality, invoicing and returning.
* Partner with internal customers as well as suppliers to develop and initiate process improvements.
* Maintain and update ERP system information.

Qualifications/Desired Skills:
* Business or Technical Bachelor's Degree preferred or equivalent work experience.
* A minimum of 1-2 years of purchasing or buying experience in a manufacturing environment.
* Proficient with MS Excel and working knowledge of ERP systems.
* Ability to work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
* Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, multi-task, and provide exceptional customer service.
* Strong organization and time management skills

Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion
As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.