Buyer/Planner Coburn Technologies - 3.4 South Windsor, CT Job Details Contract 1 day ago Benefits Profit sharing Health savings account Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Vendor relationship building Communication with suppliers Pricing analysis Basic math Supply chain inventory management Process improvement Practicing in a supply chain operations role Purchase order management Materials management in manufacturing Mid-level Invoice matching Cost analysis Quality issues Supply planning in materials management Invoice reconciliation Vendor relationship management Organizational skills Procurement cost analysis Collaboration with manufacturing teams Cost reduction analysis Manufacturing Supplier relationship management (SRM) Negotiated pricing Business Associate's degree Communication skills Invoice dispute resolution Stakeholder relationship building Supply chain collaboration Part sourcing Full Job Description Coburn Technologies has an exciting contract opportunity for a Buyer/Planner to join our team! If you're a detail-oriented problem solver who enjoys purchasing, supplier relationships, and keeping things moving, this could be a great opportunity for you. As our Buyer/Planner, you'll play an important role in making sure the materials and services we need are available when we need them. You'll work closely with suppliers, manufacturing, engineering, receiving, and accounting to keep production running smoothly and our customer commitments on track.

What You'll Be Doing:

Manage purchase orders, requisitions, and supplier communications Build strong relationships with suppliers and identify new sourcing opportunities Obtain and analyze quotes, negotiate pricing and terms, and support cost reduction efforts Monitor inventory, production shortages, lead times, and material availability Expedite orders and resolve issues that could impact production Work with suppliers and internal teams on quality issues and engineering changes Maintain accurate ERP planning and purchasing data Partner with Receiving and Accounts Payable to resolve material and invoice discrepancies Look for opportunities to improve processes, reduce costs, and make things work better

What We're Looking For:

2 to 4 years of related purchasing, planning, supply chain, or manufacturing experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills Ability to build effective supplier and internal relationships Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment Strong attention to detail and basic math skills Associate degree in Business or a related field is preferred Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP) certification is a plus Why Coburn? This is more than a contract purchasing role. You'll have the opportunity to influence costs, improve processes, build supplier partnerships, and directly support our manufacturing and customers. If you like solving problems, staying one step ahead, and seeing the impact of your work, we'd love to hear from you! Join Coburn Technologies and help keep our operations moving forward! Benefits (eligible even on a contactual basis) 401(k) & Profit-Sharing Medical, Dental & Vision HSA Life Insurance Short- & Long-Term Disability Paid Time Off, Sick Time & Holidays AAP/EEO Statement Coburn Technologies, Inc. is proud to be an affirmative action - equal opportunity employer. The diversity of our very talented workforce reflects this commitment. We strive to employ persons of all races and ethnic groups, color, gender, sexual orientation, persons with disabilities and especially Veterans and Veterans with Disabilities who have served and sacrificed for our country. When applying to Coburn, we ask that you please complete the voluntary affirmative action survey that comes at the end of the application process. While employment decisions are based solely on each applicant's credentials as they relate to the requirement of the job, your questionnaire responses help us to better understand our outreach efforts. We thank you in advance for doing this.