Senior Buyer/Planner
Job ID: 503410 Posted 1 day ago
Brentwood, Tennessee
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Procurement/ Supply Chain
$42.50/hr
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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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IDR is an equal opportunity employer. We provide reasonable accommodations for disabled employees and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, criminal history, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, or local laws. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in compliance with applicable Fair Chance laws. To comply with civil rights laws, we invite applicants to voluntarily self-identify their race, ethnicity, gender, and veteran status. This information is confidential, optional, and will not affect your application. You may access this form here. Pursuant to pay transparency laws, salary ranges and benefits will be disclosed where required by law. Compensation is based on factors such as experience, skills, and qualifications. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at hr@idr-inc.comTo Apply for this Job Click Here
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IDR, Inc. is an award-winning, employee-owned staffing firm with headquarters in Alpharetta, GA and offices in the Nashville, Dallas, and Denver markets. Founded in 1998, IDR has grown to serve businesses and professionals across industries including IT, healthcare, accounting and finance, government services, and professional services. Recognized for our expertise and the high-touch approach of our Engagement Management Program, IDR continues to build rewarding partnerships with companies and consultants. Our best-in-class service has earned IDR ClearlyRated’s Best of Staffing Client and Talent awards for ten consecutive years, in addition to awards from Staffing Industry Analysts and Best and Brightest Companies to Work For. With our commitment to empowering talent and developing leaders, we’re passionate about what we do and how we do it, and we look forward to working with you.