Buyer - Planner
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| Verified Pay check_circle | Provided by the employerUp to $75,000 per year |
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| Hours | Full-time |
| Location | Old Saybrook, Connecticut |
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Job Description
Job Description
Buyer / Planner
Direct Hire Opportunity | Westbrook, CT Area
Salary: Up to $75,000 (DOE)
Salary: Up to $75,000 (DOE)
Are you a strategic purchasing professional with experience in manufacturing? We're partnering with a well-established manufacturer seeking a Buyer/Planner to support purchasing, production planning, inventory management, and supplier relationships.
What You'll Do
- Source and purchase raw materials, finished goods, packaging, and outsourced services
- Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, and supplier agreements to drive cost savings and ensure on-time delivery
- Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships while monitoring performance, quality, and service levels
- Create and manage production schedules based on demand forecasts and manufacturing requirements
- Coordinate material releases and inventory levels to support efficient production and timely order fulfillment
- Collaborate with engineering, operations, and quality teams to maintain accurate BOMs, item records, supplier data, and corrective actions
- Maintain ERP system data, track inventory discrepancies, and prepare purchasing and production performance reports
- Ensure compliance with internal procedures and licensing requirements
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- Minimum 3 years of purchasing, sourcing, production planning, or supply chain experience within a manufacturing environment
- Proven success negotiating with suppliers and implementing cost-saving initiatives
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems and strong Microsoft Excel skills
- Understanding of Bills of Material (BOMs) and manufacturing processes
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Apply today to learn more about this direct hire opportunity!
A.R. Mazzotta is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of A.R. Mazzotta to employ, recruit, hire, train and promote individuals without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, age, marital status, present or past history of mental disability, intellectual disability, learning disability, or physical disability, religion, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, ancestry, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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