Buyer 

LAUNCH Technical Workforce Solutions is seeking a Buyer for an opportunity in Fort Worth, TX.

Job Duties and Responsibilities: 

ummary: Operations Buyer/Planner
The Buyer/Planner is a professional responsible for all tactical operations supply chain functions in support of the business unit, including; demand validation, purchase order (p.o.) creation, p.o management, and delivery assurance and exception message management.
Operations Buyer/Planner will actively participate in the Production operations of the Fort Worth manufacturing facility. Some of the primary responsibilities of this position include:
o Support production initiatives around standard work
o Creation and deployment of Production line standard work for new utility positions
o Training documentation for new processes implementation
o Development and support of Production training of operations

Other Responsibilities:
• Ensure uninterrupted flow of material to support manufacturing and customer OTD
• Review purchase requisitions against the master production schedule to validate demand
• Create p.o. in accordance with requisitions and contractual requirements
• Expedite material as needed; negotiating and working changes within supply base through the Change Board process
• Ensure inventory goals and objectives are met
• Negotiate with suppliers as required for reschedules in support of inventory and business objectives
• Assist the Supplier Performance evaluation process
• Interface with Supplier Quality personnel to ensure supplier performance Basic Qualifications:
• Developed professional able to work with minimum guidance
• Has significant knowledge of the discipline and role
• Expertise in MRP systems, preferably SAP with understanding of Procurement parameters and usage
• Can identify risks that affect supply and delivery
This position is for professionals with credentials in Supply Chain\Production Planning with three to five years of experience.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.