Buyer

Selected candidate will be responsible for purchasing, logistics and material flow of contracted and non-contracted goods and services to meet established quality, pricing, and schedule requirements.

Job Description:

· Responsible for purchasing finished goods, raw materials, semi-finished products, components and services from vendors employing a just in time philosophy that would be in sync with the Project Schedule requirements.

· Properly manage all purchasing, material movement, and project-based material planning activities within the ERP system

· Employ a Just In Time (JIT) philosophy for material procurement and planning purposes.

· Direct point of contact for Production and Project Management for material requirements, schedules, and costing.

· Verify BOMs against CAD drawings and project SOW to ensure order accuracy.

· Review impact of all pending Engineering Change Requests upon schedule and pricing.

· Research, identify and assess new suppliers

· Evaluate and compare vendor quotes to select the most desirable supplier.

· Ensure Suppliers provide quality materials on-time and resolve material issues and material returns when expectations are not met.

· Coordinate and work directly with suppliers, management, and logistics teams to schedule, expedite, and track deliveries to ensure schedules are met.

· Work closely with team to effectively take advantage of trends

· Visits suppliers' facilities to qualify them as new sources and assists in the resolution of production, design, quality and/or delivery problems.

· Establish good business relationship with suppliers to allow for improved lead times, better pricing and facilitation of problem resolutions.

Essential Skills:

· Bachelor’s Degree in a technical discipline or equivalent

· Minimum two (2) years’ experience purchasing electro-mechanical parts and components

· Negotiation and vendor management skills

· Familiarity running ERP planning module for project specific requirements (not according to forecast)

· Experience working with BOMS and ability to read blueprints, wiring diagrams and to identify electronic components

• Strong communication skills that will allow for effective oral and written communication with suppliers and internal customers.
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Must be highly organized and able to multi task in an extremely dynamic environment
• Proficiency in MS Office applications and prior experience working with an MRP or ERP system
• Must have sound decision making skills with the ability to exercise good judgment

· US Citizen or permanent resident able to successfully pass background test and drug screening.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $63,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
All employees are Vaccinated against Covid-19.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Chelmsford, MA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Have you purchased electronic components and/or mechanical components before?

Work Location: One location