Description

We are seeking a Buyer/Planner to join our team in a rapidly growing industry, based in Linden, New Jersey. As a Buyer/Planner, your primary responsibilities will include managing vendor relationships, tracking orders, maintaining purchase records, managing inventory levels, and ensuring quality assurance throughout the production process. This role offers a contract to permanent employment opportunity.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and negotiate contracts with vendors and suppliers

• Analyze market trends and conduct research on industry suppliers

• Ensure quality assurance standards are established and maintained for purchased products

• Keep accurate records of all purchases and related expenses

• Oversee inventory levels to prevent stockouts or excess inventory

• Track orders and ensure timely delivery of all products

• Schedule and track projects, ensuring quality assurance throughout the production process

• Archive completed projects and file summary reports

• Communicate effectively with vendors and manage all invoices.

Requirements

• Must possess expertise as a detail-oriented Buyer

• Strong background in production coordination is essential

• Previous experience in a foundry environment is highly desirable

• Familiarity with machine shop practices and protocols is needed

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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