Electro-Mechanical Buyer

Akkodis is seeking an Electro-Mechanical Buyer for a 6+ month contract position with a client Located in Billerica, MA (Onsite).

Pay Rate: $35/HR - $40/HR on W2 pay rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

Title: Electro-Mechanical Buyer

Location: Billerica, MA (Onsite)

Type: Contract W2

Job description:

• Scheduling of purchased parts to support the requirement date of the production schedule as well as service forecast/backorder requirements.
• Follow-up and expediting as required to ensure on-time delivery.
• Manage on-time delivery performance of the supply base by resolving constraints whether they exist at the supplier.
• Manage inventory balances in support of inventory turns goals and customer flexibility requirements.
• Provide supply base with forecasted requirements.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies whether they are pricing, quantity, or receiving issues.
• Manage MRP changes with the supply base to determine and support material availability. Review and validate immediate and forecasted purchase requirements. Update and modify PO and inventory schedules as required.
• Review and issue purchase orders, obtain acknowledgments, follow-up as needed. Escalate with supplier management as required to achieve schedule compliance.
• Manage and reduce excess and obsolete inventory.
• Manage ECO (Engineering Change Orders) engineering change effectiveness to provide material availability and disposition.
• Improve supplier relationships. Serve as primary day-to-day supplier contact for designated suppliers for scheduling and delivery of all purchased parts in support of all production and service needs.
• Provide feedback to commodities managers on supplier performance for delivery performance and supplier responsiveness.
• Provide back-up support for others in department as needed.
• Collaborating with Commodity Managers to source new or revised products and selects appropriate new suppliers as necessary per guidelines.
• Improves performance of supply base via on-time delivery, quality, lead time, and total cost basis.
• Uphold the company’s core values of Integrity, Innovation, Accountability, and Teamwork.
• Demonstrate behavior consistent with the company’s Code of Ethics and Conduct.
• It is the responsibility of every employee to report to their manager or a member of senior management any quality problems or defects in order for corrective action to be implemented and to avoid recurrence of the problem.
• Duties may be modified or assigned at any time to meet the needs of the business.
• 2- 5 years of buying experience preferable in the MRO/ common distribution area.
• Bachelor Degree in Business Administration or Supply Chain preferred as well as previous purchasing experience. In leu of degree 8-10 years of sourcing experience.
• Basic knowledge of manufacturing processes and cost drivers, and supply market dynamics.
• Basic knowledge of quality assurance methods.
• Operations experience with three (3) years' experience in materials/inventory management a plus.
• Experience with Agile, Oracle, and Microsoft Dynamics a plus. Must have ERP/MRP experience.

Benefits:

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term disability insurance, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pays upon meeting eligibility criteria.