<p>Growing technology company looking for an experienced <strong>Senior Buyer/Planner</strong> to oversee procurement, production planning, and inventory management activities. This <strong>contract-to-hire </strong>role partners closely with Operations and Engineering to ensure material availability, supplier performance, and efficient production execution while driving cost savings and process improvements. This contract role is <strong>onsite</strong> in the Raleigh/Durham, NC area. </p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Develop sourcing strategies and manage supplier relationships for assigned commodities and services.</li><li>Negotiate pricing, lead times, quality standards, and delivery terms with vendors.</li><li>Issue and manage purchase orders, ensuring timely fulfillment of material and service requirements.</li><li>Monitor supplier performance, track delivery commitments, and resolve supply chain disruptions.</li><li>Manage supplier agreements, compliance documentation, and vendor performance metrics.</li><li>Create and maintain production schedules and material plans using ERP/MRP systems.</li><li>Manage inventory levels, safety stock, reorder points, and lead-time planning to support customer demand.</li><li>Coordinate job orders and production requirements with manufacturing and operations teams.</li><li>Analyze forecasts and adjust supply plans to reduce shortages, excess inventory, and obsolescence.</li><li>Reconcile open production orders and support inventory accuracy initiatives.</li></ul><p><br></p>

<p>.<strong>Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>5+ years experience in procurement, supply chain, purchasing, production planning, or materials management.</li><li>Strong ERP/MRP system experience and advanced analytical skills.</li><li>Proven ability to manage supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and drive operational improvements.</li><li>Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.</li><li>Strong understanding of inventory control, forecasting, and manufacturing environments.</li></ul><p><br></p>

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