New

Buyer Planner

Cirtec Medical
$26 to 35/hr depending on qualifications and experience
paid time off, 401(k)
United States, Minnesota, Brooklyn Park
Jan 20, 2026
Description About us: For over three decades, Cirtec Medical has been a leading outsourcing partner for complex medical devices. We specialize in providing comprehensive solutions for Class II and III devices, from design and development to precision components and finished device assembly. Our expertise spans neuromodulation, implantable drug delivery, cardiac rhythm management, structural heart, mechanical circulatory support, and minimally invasive surgical systems. Our dedicated teams prioritize growth, innovation, and collaboration. We actively seek opportunities for improvement to enhance our support for clients. If you embrace a growth mindset and thrive on challenges, you may be a perfect fit for our team! Position Summary: The Buyer Planner is responsible for procuring materials, supplies, equipment, and services, from internal and external sources. The Buyer Planner creates and manages production schedules for internal sources and partners with Suppliers to ensure Cirtec Medical is adequately supplied. The Planner collaborates with Operations, Buyers, Subcontractors, and Engineering to align supply with demands. Key Responsibilities: Create, modify, and manage Job Orders and Purchase Orders for assigned workstreams/sites to ensure on time Customer fulfillment. Communicate schedule deviations to internal and external stakeholders. Ensure a ready supply is available for assigned categories, ensure effective inventory management, and maintain metrics to drive continuous improvement. Optimize supply routes to ensure Quality, Delivery, then Cost. Employee a total cost of ownership (TCO) model to make/buy decisions. Develop and maintain positive, assertive relationships with internal and external partners and Suppliers. Evaluate Materials Requirement Planning (MRP) outputs to determine efficient supply. Maintain accurate planning parameters in Enterprise Resource Management (ERP) systems. Complies with company, quality and safety standards, policies, and procedures. Must Have: Bachelor's Degree 3+ years of experience in Supply Chain, manufacturing, planning, purchasing, sourcing, or related disciplines. Demonstrated experience in production planning, scheduling, and or procurement. Must be able to read, write and speak fluent English. Understanding of Materials Requirements Planning, Enterprise Resource Planning, and Advanced Planning systems and methodologies. Knowledge of planning, procurement, and inventory management strategies. Proficient in office support applications such as Outlook, Excel, and messaging platforms. Strong problem solving and collaboration skills, demonstrated through successful negotiations and positive outcomes. Good to Have: Experience working in a manufacturing environment with Contract Manufacturing preferred. Anticipated salary range: $26 to 35/hr depending on qualifications and experience Cirtec Medical Corporation considers for employment and hires qualified candidates without regard to age, race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law. Cirtec Medical Corporation and all of its related companies fully endorse equal opportunity for all. Cirtec Medical provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process. We work to create a culture that is built on innovation, respect, transparency and communication, and hope you take pride in being a member of our team. It is Cirtec's goal to create a great work environment and to keep the company a great place to work. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage. Our benefits include Training and career development, Healthcare and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs, Paid Time Off and 401(k) retirement savings with a company match.