Buyer Planner

**Responsibilities**- Assist internal customers with creating requisitions for goods and material.- Negotiate terms, pricing, delivery schedules, and other contract terms with suppliers to ensure the best possible value for the organization.- Analyze costs, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and implementing strategies to optimize procurement processes and reduce expenses.- Perform follow-up on overdue purchase orders and communicate with internal customers when material will arrive.- Execute reschedule of material as needed.- Working closely with various departments, such as finance, legal, operations, and quality assurance, to ensure a smooth procurement process that meets the organization's needs.- Work with accounts payable to resolve any invoice disputes.- Process all vendor returns in an efficient and timely fashion.- Upholding ethical standards in procurement operations, including fairness, transparency, and avoiding conflicts of interest.**Education and/or Experience**- Degree in Industrial Engineer, Business Administration, Customs, or International Commerce- 2 - 4 years purchasing experience.- Must be fluent in English**Other requirements**- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools- Understanding how to use data analysis tools and techniques, such as Excel's advanced functions (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, etc.) and Power BI- Experience with a MRP planning methods.- Familiarity with ERP systems as Oracle is a plus.**Requirements**:- Ability to maintain positive work relationships with all work associates- Ability to maintain good customer relations.