Sr. Buyer/Planner

5+ years of hands-on Buyer-Planner experience in a small to mid-sized company. Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Accounting, or related field strongly preferred. Advanced, daily-user experience with NetSuite ERP in Procurement and Planning modules. Proven end-to-end procurement ownership (quote → PO → receipt → payment). Strong negotiation skills and a track record of driving cost reduction and favorable terms. Demonstrated ability to source and qualify new suppliers. Deep understanding of logistics, INCO terms, freight forwarding, duties, and tariff mitigation. Exceptional prioritization and time-management skills in a dynamic environment. Detail-oriented with strong process discipline and problem-solving abilities. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, comfortable presenting to leadership and dealing directly with suppliers. Proficient in Excel for analysis and reporting.

Execute the entire procurement lifecycle in NetSuite, including quoting, supplier selection, PO creation, tracking, and invoice approval. Source and obtain competitive bids for materials, equipment, services, and capital items. Perform competitive analysis and make vendor selection recommendations. Ensure POs are properly coded and follow company approval matrix. Issue POs, obtain acknowledgements, and track on-time delivery. Resolve receiving and invoice discrepancies. Drive timely invoice approval and payment. Generate and distribute monthly Open PO Commitments report. Identify, escalate, and mitigate supply risks. Manage supplier returns (RMAs) for non-conforming material. Collaborate with import consultant to optimize freight, duties, and INCO terms for international purchases. Onboard new suppliers into NetSuite and maintain the Approved Supplier List (ASL). Monitor NetSuite planning workbenches and exception reports. Take procurement or expediting actions to prevent stock-outs. Maintain accurate planning parameters like lead times, safety stock, and preferred suppliers. Assist in setting up new items and BOMs in NetSuite.