Planner/Buyer

For Planning & Procurement services in the Manufacturing area. 

WHAT MAKES YOU A FIT: 

The Technical Part:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least five (5) years of previous experience in purchasing and/or production control activities within the Pharmaceutical & Medical Devices Industry.
• Bilingual: Spanish and English
• Soft Skills: Excellent communication skills and a positive attitude. 
• Shift: Administrative and according to business needs. 
• Experience in:
  • Policies, procedures, and guidelines relevant to purchasing material and/or production control. 
  • Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and inventory management programs. 
  • Market and economic indicators, practices, and procurement procedures. 
  • GMP & GDP regulations. 

The Personality Part:    

• Our Next Piece is someone who treats everyone they meet like family, especially our resources, clients, and team members. In other words, being a customer service pro is one of your (many) talents. Being the Piece means you're full of bright ideas and eager to innovate, always bringing top-quality results to the table. Are you ready to Be The Piece?

AS A PIECE OF FITS, YOU WILL: (The day-to-day on the job) 

• Plan and manage material requirements to support production schedules and new product launches.
• Negotiate prices and delivery terms with suppliers to optimize cost and ensure timely supply.
• Analyze price trends and inventory forecasts to support annual standard costing recommendations.
• Manage purchase orders using ERP and vendor portals, including EW and VMI analysis.
• Generate purchase orders through the Manufacturing Enterprise system.
• Lead procurement strategies that meet quality, cost, inventory, and delivery goals (favorable PPV).
• Resolve supply chain issues through cross-functional collaboration (e.g., non-conforming materials, vendor capacity).
• Participate in the Material Review Board (MRB) to address supplier-related quality issues and final dispositions.
• Establish and maintain inventory targets, developing action plans to meet goals.
• Identify and implement cost and cycle time reduction initiatives.
• Develop and optimize manufacturing production plans, including capacity planning and resource analysis.
• Manage work orders and collaborate across departments to ensure production schedules are met and validated.

WHO WE ARE:

We are a Service Provider company different from the rest. We pride ourselves in how we treat the most important piece of our company's puzzle: you! We integrate Engineering, Construction, Maintenance, Utilities and Specialized Technical services across the Island (and in the US as well!). Our company is flexible, family-oriented and focused on our resources' well-being, while providing our Pharmaceutical, Medical Device and Manufacturing industry clients with top-notch quality talent. We're FITS! 

Are you the Next Piece?