Buyer

2 weeks ago


billerica, United States NESC Staffing Full time

Job Summary

Responsible for accurate, and complete planning and purchase of raw materials and production supplies, for all purchasing/release functions related to the capacity planning, ordering, expediting, and procurement of raw materials and production supplies as assigned. Assisting in source selection, order placement, order tracking, and follow-up to the point of use as required. Following up on all suppliers’ issues: quality, on-time delivery, in quantity delivery and price. Will also focus on creating a flow of materials to meet the manufacturing needs and keeping costs and inventory within the annual budget. This position will also work closely with production, quality, and engineering.

Essential Functions

  • Ensure raw materials(metals), components, and production supplies are ordered accurately and are delivered on time to support the production schedules.
  • Maintain a solid relationship with all suppliers and ensure strong 2-way communication is present.
  • Precise and interactive communication to Supply Chain, Production leads, supervisors, and accounting to ensure resolution on process/cost issues.
  • Support physical and spot-check inventory processes.
  • Keep accurate and complete records of the chain of custody documentation of all purchases.
  • Provides support and input to Program Manager/procurement in pricing, supplier selection and contract compliance. Issues request for proposals (FRP) and request for quote (RFQ)
  • Assures PO/contract/price compliance and insurance adequacy is maintained when necessary to ensure a constant flow of production parts to manufacturing.
  • Controlling Inventory costs to ensure profitability targets are achieved.
  • Monitor the receipt of Inventory, ensuring proper invoices and/or credits are presented to Accounts Payable department.
  • Liaison between internal and external customers, freight carriers, and shipping department.
  • Monitors and evaluates supplier performance. Uphold internal and external policies.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities

  • Ability to work with and manage confidential information. Results oriented, taking ownership of goals and objectives.
  • Must be a self-started with an entrepreneurial spirit.
  • Ability to adapt to complex procurement issues where an in-depth evaluation or analysis of statistical, commercial, or technical data is required; capable of performing negotiations with suppliers, and performing financial, technical, commercial and performance supplier evaluations.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Analytical skills for short-term/long-term planning and follow-up.

Required Education and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Supply Chain Mgmt. PREFERRED
  • 7+ years of purchasing and materials planning experience. REQUIRED
  • Metal purchasing experience (Castings, Forgings, Raw Stock). REQUIRED


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