Senior Buyer/Planner

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.

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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