Buyer/Planner (Need Medical Device Background) - Mid Level
Company: millenniumsoft
Location: San Diego
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Position : Buyer/Planner (Need Medical Device Background)
Location : San Diego, CA Duration : 6 Months Total Hours/week :
40.00 1 st Shift Client: Medical Device Company Job Category:
Procurement Group Level Of Experience: Mid-Level Employment Type:
Contract on W2 (Need US Citizens Or GC Holders Only) Job
Description: Responsible for identifying and procuring goods and
services at a fair and reason price to ensure business continuity
for the production lines and manage optimal inventory levels.
Solicit quotes, issue annual contracts based on forecast, review
requisitions and release POs for the entire life cycle of the
Products. Coordinate logistics and ensure JIT delivery. Negotiate
effectively with Suppliers to avoid Purchase Price Variance (PPV)
and partner with Sourcing when a potential PPV is greater $5k. Keep
the Production Lines running using Kanban Program. Work with
stakeholders and peers (Sourcing, Quality, Material Coordinators,
Planning, Transportation, Engineers, Finance) to ensure requests
are fulfilled. Improve supplier relationships and performance
(service, on-time delivery, quality, reconciliation of invoices,
POs and documentation). Lead and participate in continuous
improvement/Kaizen events to improve Purchasing productivity and
reduce pain points. Experience Required: 5 years Skills Required:
Work effectively with all types of personalities and provide
excellent customer service to Suppliers and Stakeholders
Understanding of the Supply Chain, and ability to use critical
thinking and decision-making skills to optimize the flow of
materials and know when to ship by air, rail, sea or ground
transportation Comprehension of part and change order specification
requirements Follow a set of procedures and processes (ability to
follow standard work instructions and flex with the business
changes) Experience working with and communicating effectively with
Suppliers and Stakeholders Understanding of accounting principles
and practices to best manage inventory, open POs, prevent PPV,
reconciliation issues, and scrap, and pay Suppliers accurately and
on-time. Excellent communication skills (listening, presentation,
interpersonal, written) with leaders, managers, stakeholders, peers
and suppliers MRP and SAP experience to plan and place POs to
support the Production lines MS Office (Excel required) Ability to
work on computers, facilitate conference and phone calls Project
Management experience Attributes required: Understanding of
Kaizens: Six Sigma and Lean, Kanban and end-to-end Supply Chain
Work with the utmost integrity and build positive relationships
Ability to lead and take initiative Ability to work independently
and also as a team player Attention to detail and organizational
skills Dependable, accountable and responsible Have a sense of
urgency and take initiative Continuous improvement and
problem-solving know-how Education: Bachelor’s degree MBA preferred
Six Sigma or Lean certification APICS, CPIM certification Nice to
have: Ultriva experience SharePoint experience Skype experience
Keywords: millenniumsoft, Santee , Buyer/Planner (Need Medical Device Background) - Mid Level, Logistics, Transportation & Drivers , San Diego, California
