.By living according to a common set of values, we create a culture that unifies, embraces the uniqueness we all bring to the company, and positions Integer for long-term success.At Integer, our values are embedded in everything we do.CustomerWe focus on our customers' successInnovationWe create better solutionsCollaborationWe create success togetherInclusionWe always interact with others respectfullyCandorWe are open and honest with one anotherIntegrityWe do the right things and do things rightThe Buyer/Planner procures direct and indirect raw materials (consumables), tooling and fixtures; coordinates activities related to process planning and manufacturing to ensure availability of materials throughout the supply chain for commitments set forth in new product introduction projectsKey Accountabilities and Responsibilities- Respect and adhere to Greatbatch Medical's mission and core behaviors.- Adhere to all industrial safety and quality requirements.- Responsible for determining materials (direct and indirect including tooling) to execute new product introduction runs.- Ensures that priorities are continuously and clearly identified in import (Warehouse), and inspection activities to maintain the flow of the supply chain.- Maintains up to date purchasing through the Oracle System and plans purchasing parameters to ensure system accuracy.- Controls and maintains inventory levels and pro-actively coordinates the reduction of non-moving, slow or obsolete inventory.- Detailed development of project plans as it relates to inbound, in-process, and outbound materials logistics.- Responsible for executing, safeguarding, and managing the timely movement of materials from raw material (direct and indirect), work-in-process, and in-process material, and outgoing inventories in the different stages of the projects of the new product introduction department.- Coordinate the registration of new suppliers in the Oracle system.- Request for quotations to suppliers and follow up on them. Likewise, send plans with revision to quote and update plans in case of changes.- drawings in case of changes.- Suggest robust engineering and design solutions during the development stage of new products.- Co-prepares and negotiates the preparation and scheduling of production work orders for pilot runs.- Generates and tracks non-conforming material (NCMR).- Perform improvement projects on products that have passed validation process and show low productivity relative to expected.- productivity relative to what was expected