Buyer

Buyer Opportunity
Client is currently seeking a Buyer, a detail-oriented role requiring focus, critical thinking, and commitment in supporting supply chain operations in planning, sourcing, manufacturing, and logistics. The Buyer will use analytical best practices to help support decisions in line with the overall department objectives in support of the company's strategic goals.

Buyer Job Responsibilities

• Assist in development and implementation of procurement strategies with external suppliers and sister organizations; establish and maintain purchasing contracts
• Source, evaluate, and negotiate price, delivery, technical and quality requirements with new and existing suppliers
• Manage inventory levels following established procedures including placement of purchase order; compare standard cost to actual pricing
• Monitor all open purchase orders, including obtaining order confirmation, delivery and payment terms from supplier; follow up and resolve issues as they arise
• Verify demand and generate purchase orders
• Expedite material from suppliers to meet delivery requirements and timelines
• Validate receipt of items by comparing items received to items ordered; resolve shipment discrepancies from suppliers
• Develop negotiation strategy and methodology; negotiate improved terms and cost reductions with existing suppliers
• Identify opportunities to improve delivery, quality, and efficiency
• Assist with new supplier development including qualifying and monitoring suppliers; maintain approved supplier List
• Liaise with employees to determine their product and service needs
• Maintain ERP system as it relates to purchasing
• Work with import and export Compliance Manager to ensure legal compliance

Buyer Qualifications and Skills

• BA/BS in a technical field; minimum of 2-3 years of experience working within a supply chain for a product manufacturing organization preferred
• Experience procuring components and machined materials for a discrete manufacturing operation
• Knowledge of drawing conventions and interpretations
• Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
• Well-organized, analytical, data driven, and results oriented
• Assertive and self-motivated; able to be effective with minimal supervision
• Comfortable working with other employees in a variety of job functions
• Experience and competency with MS Office Suite, ERP systems, and other analysis software tools
• Experience with international organizations is preferred

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Beverly, MA 01915: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: One location