Planner / Buyer

Description Rapid Medical is a fast-growing medical device company focused on developing, manufacturing, and selling innovative devices for endovascular interventional procedures. We are looking for an experienced Planner / Buyer to join our Operations team and take end-to-end ownership of material planning and purchasing, making sure production always has the materials it needs while keeping inventory levels balanced and healthy. This role combines planning and hands-on purchasing activities in a dynamic, regulated medical device manufacturing environment. LOCATION: Yokneam, Israel SCOPE & RESPONSIBILITIES • Own the material planning process end to end: translate demand forecasts and production plans into a procurement and material supply plan, based on inventory levels, lead times, reorder points, and safety stock • Set up the MRP process in Priority ERP, maintain it, and take full control of its ongoing operation and outputs • Execute purchasing activities, including issuing purchase orders, following up on deliveries, and ensuring on-time supply • Monitor inventory levels and incoming deliveries, proactively identifying shortages, delays, and supply risks while preventing excess inventory • Manage ongoing relationships with suppliers and subcontractors, develop a broad supplier base with alternative sources, and maintain competitive pricing, quality, and delivery performance • Collaborate with R&D during NPI and design transfer activities, including defining purchasing needs for new products and identifying suitable suppliers • Work closely with the Finance team on invoice approvals, purchase order matching, and resolving supplier payment issues • Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Warehouse teams • Ensure purchasing activities comply with relevant regulatory and quality requirements for the medical device industry • Leverage AI tools for advanced analysis, automation, and continuous improvement of planning and purchasing processes Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Logistics, or a related field – required • 3–5 years of experience in planning and purchasing roles – Must • Previous experience in a medical device manufacturing company – required • Proven hands-on experience with Priority ERP, including MRP setup and maintenance – required • Proven experience translating demand forecasts into material and procurement plans – Must • Proven ability to use AI tools for advanced analysis and automation – required • Strong negotiation and supplier management skills, with experience managing a broad base of suppliers and subcontractors – required • Working knowledge of international import and export logistics, including air and sea freight, express shipments, and Incoterms-required • High level of English, both written and spoken – Must • Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and a strong systems-oriented approach • Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment, manage multiple priorities, and perform under tight timelines • Strong interpersonal skills and a service-oriented approach when working with internal and external stakeholders • A winner with a can-do mindset who takes full ownership, removes any obstacle, and creatively drives system-wide change