Buyer Planner II

At Aristocrat, we are passionate about crafting the world’s greatest gaming experience every day. We lead the gaming entertainment industry with a wide range of products and services, including electronic gaming machines, social gaming, and casino management systems. We hold licenses in 240 gaming jurisdictions and operate in 90 countries. Our team of more than 3000 employees achieves outstanding results through innovation, creativity, and technology.

As a Buyer Planner II, you will join a dynamic environment where your efforts support Configure-to-Order production demand and help keep inventory levels efficient. This role plays a key part in maintaining continuous supply by reviewing purchase recommendations and supply plans, offering an exciting and distinctive opportunity for motivated candidates.

What You'll Do

• Source, evaluate, and select suppliers based on cost, quality, and delivery speed within the scope of Procurement.
• Negotiate cost and terms with suppliers not handled by Sourcing. Initiate RFQs where appropriate.
• Build and manage purchase orders (POs) for materials, components, and services.
• Manage supplier relationships and performance, resolving issues related to quality, delivery delays, or invoice exceptions.
• Hold suppliers accountable by measuring supplier performance, including timely delivery rates, lead time consistency, and material quality.
• Apply Materials Requirements Planning (MRP) to handle materials and purchases.
• Track and direct inventory quantities of assigned parts to prevent depletion while limiting excess and obsolete items.
• Review historical information and tendencies to refine forecasting accuracy and control safety stock amounts for assigned commodities.
• Address material shortages or quality discrepancies in coordination with the appropriate teams.

What We're Looking For

• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in supply chain, Business, Logistics, or a related area is preferred; substantial experience may also be taken into account.
• A minimum of 3 years of proven experience in procurement, planning, or a similar supply chain function within a manufacturing setting is required.
• Strong understanding of MRP/ERP systems and supply chain fundamentals is critical.
• Experience with Microsoft D365 Financial and Operations is a plus.
• Intermediate proficiency in spreadsheet software like Microsoft Excel is required.
• Knowledge of inventory optimization techniques such as Just-In-Time (JIT), Economic Order Quantity (EOQ), and ABC Analysis.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and social skills are vital for effective supplier and internal team collaboration.
• Good problem-solving skills to address supply-related issues and problems.
• We will provide reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities to participate in the application or interview process. We also offer accommodations to perform essential job functions and to receive employment benefits and privileges. Please contact us to request accommodation.
• This job description may have been reviewed and enhanced using AI-assisted tools to improve clarity, consistency, and inclusivity. All final content, role requirements and hiring decisions remain subject to human review and approval by Aristocrat.