Job Details
Our client is hiring a Buyer to join our client's Supply Chain team in the Ipswich, Massachusetts location. Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, the Buyer is responsible for sourcing, purchasing, logistics, and on-time delivery of raw materials, finished goods, MRO materials, services, and related materials in support of production and inventory requirements.
Primary Responsibilities include:
- Evaluate and execute all material requirement plans and be responsible for the performance of your assigned suppliers and commodity KPIs
- Track material status, maintain data integrity and delivery dates for assigned work, and align forecasts with Production Planning in preparation for production.
- Maintain dependable forecasts of all open purchase orders, considering the latest information provided by the supplier, logistics estimates, and other factors
- Review proposals, negotiate prices, develop and maintain best value sourcing and supply base, considering quality, delivery, and cost
- Update and maintain planning parameters within our MRP system for your assigned suppliers and commodities.
- Communicate openly and regularly with assigned suppliers on their performance including safety, quality, on-time delivery, and cost metrics.
- Develop methods to improve our purchasing strategies and tactics to further gain efficiencies in our processes, reduce lead time, and eliminate non-value-added activities
- Coordinate with the cross-functional teams to effectively communicate areas of concern regarding assigned work.
- Travel to suppliers as necessary to develop strong relationships
Successful Candidates will possess the following qualifications and requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Minimum of 6 years Purchasing, Procurement, Materials Management or Supply Chain experience
- Applied experience using ERP systems
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and computer skills
- Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, dashboard development, vlookups, etc.)
- APICS CPSM, CPIM, or similar Certification a differentiating plus
- Ability to interpret written or verbal technical information (engineering drawings, bills of material, and specifications) and determine disassembly and reassembly process steps
- Clear capability to professionally and patiently communicate and present technical information orally and in written format with internal Company stakeholders
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot challenges and propose technical and detailed solutions
- Excellent communication, organizational, and computer skills
- MS Office proficiency is critical