Buyer
$65,000–$90,000 year
On-siteLeominster, Massachusetts, United States
Job Summary
Plan and execute procurement of finished goods and raw materials, including metal components and fabricated parts. Maintain strong working relationships with suppliers to confirm production schedules, monitor purchase orders, and resolve receiving discrepancies. Analyze demand trends to develop purchasing plans, manage supplier returns, and support cost reduction initiatives. Source materials for manufacturing operations, coordinate inventory replenishment, and perform cost analysis for make/buy decisions. Support supplier negotiations, contract reviews, and continuous improvement efforts while reporting availability issues proactively. Maintain purchase order status in the ERP system and collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Design, and Project Management teams. Complete special projects as requested within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, or a related field
- 2–5 years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment
- Experience sourcing and purchasing raw materials, components, and finished goods
- Experience purchasing sheet metal, aluminum, cold rolled steel (CRS), and other metal-based manufacturing commodities, with demonstrated experience working directly with metal fabricators, machining suppliers, and other industrial manufacturing suppliers
- Experience with Epicor ERP
- Proven ability to negotiate pricing, lead times, and supplier agreements while maintaining quality and service expectations
Desired Qualifications
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, with advanced Excel skills preferred
- CPM, CPSM, CPIM, APICS, or other relevant professional certification preferred
- Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and purchasing analytics preferred
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