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IDR is seeking a Senior Buyer/Planner to join one of our top clients for an opportunity in Brentwood, Tennessee. This role supports a fast-growing organization in the healthcare services industry by ensuring critical supplies and equipment are purchased, planned, and delivered on time. The ideal candidate is a hands-on buyer/planner who can manage end-to-end purchasing execution, partner cross-functionally, and help improve processes as the organization scales.
Position Overview for the Senior Buyer/Planner:
- Own day-to-day purchasing and planning execution across essential equipment, clinical materials, and non-clinical supplies
- Manage the full purchase order lifecycle, including order placement, confirmations, follow-up, and issue resolution
- Drive inventory planning and replenishment strategies to balance service levels and working capital
- Lead supplier performance management, including escalations, risk mitigation, and ongoing vendor communication
- Support process improvement initiatives (SOPs, KPI tracking, and planning discipline) in a growing environment
Requirements for the Senior Buyer/Planner:
- 7+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, supply planning, inventory management, or supply chain operations
- Strong experience owning the purchase order lifecycle and resolving exceptions (shortages, backorders, expedites, substitutions)
- Advanced Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, and lookups, with a data-driven approach to decision-making
- Experience working in ERP/MRP/procurement or inventory systems and adapting to system/process changes
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including strong supplier/vendor relationship ownership
What’s in it for you?
- Competitive compensation package
- Full Benefits; Medical, Vision, Dental, and more!
- Opportunity to get in with an industry leading organization.
Why IDR?
- 25+ Years of Proven Industry Experience in 4 major markets
- Employee Stock Ownership Program
- Dedicated Engagement Manager who is committed to you and your success.
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- ClearlyRated’s Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Award winner 12 years in a row.
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