Buyer Planner
Location: Brentwood, TN
Job Type: Contract To Hire
Company: IDR
Category: Procurement/ Supply Chain
Job Description Apply Now
If you are a skilled supply chain professional seeking to make a significant impact in the healthcare industry, the Buyer Planner position presents an outstanding opportunity to join a leading healthcare supply chain organization. As a Buyer Planner, you will play a vital role in ensuring the seamless procurement and management of essential clinical and non-clinical materials. This position is particularly suited to individuals with a strong background in purchasing, supply planning, and inventory control who are eager to contribute to operational excellence and organizational growth.
In the Buyer Planner role, you will oversee daily purchasing and planning operations for a diverse range of medical equipment and supplies. Your expertise will be essential in managing the complete purchase order lifecycle, from supplier selection and negotiation to timely delivery and invoice reconciliation. You will also be responsible for developing inventory policies, setting reorder points, optimizing safety stock levels, and implementing effective replenishment strategies to meet the needs of clinical and operational teams.
Working closely with cross-functional departments—including operations, clinical, and finance teams—you will align supply chain plans with organizational goals and ensure that the right materials are available when needed. Establishing and maintaining strong supplier relationships will be key, as you negotiate terms, monitor supplier performance, and resolve any disruptions to maintain high standards of service.
This Buyer Planner position requires a demonstrated ability to manage suppliers, place and expedite orders, and resolve supply chain challenges efficiently. Proficiency in ERP, MRP, and inventory management systems is highly valuable, as is an advanced command of Excel and strong analytical skills to interpret data for informed decision-making.
The healthcare supply chain sector offers a dynamic and rewarding environment for professionals who thrive on managing complex logistics and ensuring critical materials reach their destinations efficiently. By joining this organization, you will benefit from a competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. You will also have access to career advancement opportunities within an innovative and respected industry leader.
With over 25 years of industry experience, this company is recognized for its commitment to employee success, professional development, and operational excellence. The organization’s dedication to its workforce is further reflected in its Employee Stock Ownership Program and its consistent recognition as a Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Award winner. As a Buyer Planner, you will have the support of a dedicated engagement manager focused on fostering your professional growth and success.
For those who are passionate about supply chain management and are eager to work in a collaborative, growth-oriented environment, this Buyer Planner opportunity provides the ideal platform to showcase your skills and advance your career. Apply today by clicking the job application button to take the next step in your professional journey.
Buyer Planner - Summary- Strategically manage the end-to-end procurement and planning of medical and non-medical supplies within a healthcare supply chain environment.
- Collaborate with key stakeholders to align supply chain operations with organizational objectives.
- Leverage advanced data analysis and inventory management systems to optimize purchasing decisions.
- Lead daily purchasing and planning activities for clinical and non-clinical supplies.
- Oversee the complete purchase order lifecycle, including procurement, delivery, and invoice reconciliation.
- Develop and implement inventory policies, reorder points, and safety stock levels to ensure optimal supply levels.
- Establish and maintain strong supplier relationships, negotiate terms, and monitor supplier performance.
- Collaborate with operations, clinical, and finance teams to align supply chain plans with organizational needs.
- Resolve supply disruptions efficiently to maintain service excellence.
- Competitive compensation package.
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Employee Stock Ownership Program.
- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
- Support from a dedicated engagement manager focused on your success.
- Recognition as a Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Award winner for multiple years.
- 7+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply planning within a fast-paced environment.
- Proven ability to manage suppliers, expedite orders, and resolve supply chain challenges.
- Strong knowledge of purchase order processes, inventory control, and demand planning.
- Experience with ERP, MRP, procurement, or inventory management systems.
- Advanced proficiency with Excel and strong analytical skills for data interpretation.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented with a focus on operational excellence.
- Strong communicator able to build effective relationships with suppliers and internal teams.
- Analytically minded, adept at using data to drive purchasing decisions.
- Proactive problem-solver who thrives in a dynamic supply chain environment.
- The Buyer Planner position is an excellent fit for supply chain professionals seeking new challenges in the healthcare sector.
- Working in this organization offers the chance to contribute to the continuous improvement of healthcare delivery through optimized supply chain operations.
- Apply now to join a respected leader in the healthcare supply chain industry and propel your career forward.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. IDR is subject to certain governmental recordkeeping and reporting requirements for the administration of civil rights laws and regulations. In order to comply with these laws, we invite employees to voluntarily self-identify their race or ethnicity, gender, and veteran status (if applicable). Submission of this information is voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment. The information obtained will be kept confidential and may only be used in accordance with the provisions of applicable laws, executive orders, and regulations, including those that require the information to be summarized and reported to the federal government for civil rights enforcement. You may access this form here.