Buyer/Planner (Finance)

Department: Administration
Location: Waunakee, WI
Hours: Monday Friday, 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
Reports to: Purchasing Manager
This position will provide support to the Purchasing Manager for assigned duties and projects. This position is responsible for proactively managing and coordinating the purchasing process of selected commodities to ensure that quality products are received on time, in the right quantity and are purchased at the best possible price. This person will provide excellent customer support to both internal and external customers.
Purchasing related functions including placing purchase and service orders with suppliers, expediting orders, de-expediting orders, resolving receipt issues and pricing issues, and ensuring deliveries are on time and per specification.
Obtaining quotes from vendors including product information, price, and availability.
Selecting alternate suppliers and recommend alternative materials.
Database maintenance including but not limited to updating MRP parameters for optimal inventory levels and order quantities.
Generating reports and analysis for purchasing support and decision making.
Other administration support and projects as assigned.