Procurement Buyer

We are looking for a self-motivated and detail-oriented Procurement Buyer for a 6-month contract position to work onsite in Billerica, MA.

The Procurement Buyer will own and manage purchasing deliverables within their scope of suppliers for the Shannon and Boston manufacturing sites. This will include utilizing approved supply base to support the material fulfillment needs of the organization. From request for quotation, price negotiation, purchase order placement, expediting through to invoice resolution to ensure the need dates of the business are met.

Candidate must be reliable, self-motivated & reactive, and work on their own or with others to meet deadlines.

*not open to subcontractors, C2C or third-parties

*ONSITE. Must be able to commute to the office in Billerica

Responsibilities:

• Assess supplier capabilities and make recommendations on supplier acceptability.
• Understand strategies for assigned commodities and proactively drive initiatives to meet procurement objectives such as develop new suppliers.
• Request for Quotation and price and lead time negotiations with suppliers to mitigate inflation and meet deflation targets.
• Maintain Material Masters, Purchase Information Records and Source lists in line with RFQ output and source decision.
• Own daily MRP review and convert open requisitions in line with expected SLA timing.
• Fulfil PO process in line with procurement standard and production schedule: issue PO, PO Acknowledgement and expediting.
• Work closely with Strategic Procurement, SQE and Logistics to drive supplier to expedite PO delivery to meet established delivery requirements with a target of 95% OTD.
• Support specification changes, NCR process for action related with supplier.
• Be main contact for supplier regarding commercial issue such as payment, logistics ...etc. to ensure proper and in-time solution.
• Applying right supplier strategy for assigned commodity with regular monitor on quality/cost/delivery performance.
• Support procurement leader to run and review key performance metrics and contribute to driving to excellence.
• Support procurement leader to drive improvements in processes including escalations due to delivery/quality issues, invoicing/payables issues, and database management.
• Prepare yearly & quarterly plans.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent knowledge and experience.
• Min 2-3 years of procurement / materials experience.
• Experience dealing with suppliers and supplier metrics.
• Knowledge and understanding of MRP processes and systems.
• PC and database proficiency.
• Strong financial, negotiation and business analytical skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and facilitation skills.
• High level of organization, ability to prioritize workloads and meet deadlines.
• Efficient with ERP / AP systems (SAP / ARIBA preferred).
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Digital mindset with strong ability to learn and navigate systems.
• Approachable and able to connect with employees at all levels.
• Strong customer service focus, with a high level of responsiveness.

Company Description

RightStone is a strategic partner that works with our clients to place the highest caliber of talent for a wide range of industries and skill sets. For over 23 years RightStone has assisted organizations in attracting, recruiting, and placing qualified candidates quickly for contract, contract to hire, and direct hire opportunities. The right candidates are the most critical aspect of who RightStone is. If you are that candidate, we are interested in speaking with you!

RightStone is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, gender, religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sex, genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.

RightStone is committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in Company operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company, including supervisors, coworkers, independent contractors and other third parties.

About the Company:
RightStone

Industry:
Other/Not Classified

Salary : $40 - $45