Buyer/Planner
Company: millenniumsoft
Location: San Diego
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Position : Buyer/Planner Location : San Diego, CA Duration : 5
Months contract 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, San Diego , Buyer/Planner, Logistics, Transportation & Drivers , San Diego, California
