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