Equipment Buyer/Planner
Core
Procurement and lifecycle management of materials, components, and spare parts for manufacturing line equipment, tooling, and automation to ensure uninterrupted production.
Role type
Manufacturing Equipment Buyer/Planner
Builds
Manufacturing line equipment, tooling, automation, and test systems
Domain
Industrial manufacturing / Supply chain
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Supplier negotiation, Purchase order management, Spare parts strategy, Technical specification interpretation, Logistics coordination, Risk mitigation, Cost analysis, ERP proficiency
Preferred skills
Materials or supply planning experience, Engineering Change Order (ECO) support, End-of-life (EOL) management
Technologies
SAP, SAP Fiori, Coupa, Agile, NEPTUNE
Responsibilities
Plan and buy direct materials and spare parts for manufacturing equipment; Partner with Engineering and Maintenance to define technical specifications; Own spare parts strategy including criticality assessment and stocking levels; Execute sourcing events (RFI/RFQ/RFP) and evaluate total cost of ownership; Coordinate logistics and site-readiness for equipment deployment; Track procurement activities against project schedules; Manage end-of-life and obsolescence for equipment materials.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
