Buyer

2 days ago

Hopkinton, United States Hutchinson Full time

The Buyer will manage the on-time delivery of material procurement and outside processing service to meet the greater of forecast or customer order demand (and MRO requirements) while optimizing on hand inventory and maintaining favorable PPV.

Position responsibilities include:

  • Ensure and maintain a safe working environment and adhere to all PPE requirements. Contribute to a Safety First Culture by identifying Risky Situations.
  • Manage the daily quality and delivery performance of our supply network through rigorous performance management.
  • Manages the incoming inspection results and provides corrective actions required.
  • Establishes and maintains a forecasting system for our supplier partners.
  • Ensure continuous supply of required goods and materials and communicate any supply problems which may pose a risk or impact on business operations
  • Performs audits on our supplier partners and assures their processes are qualified and in control.
  • Assists in seeking out competitive sources of supply for existing or new products.
  • Assist the Supply Chain Manager with maintaining proper inventory levels of materials used on a regular basis
  • Manages tooling database on location at each supplier partner
  • Assists with buying, will be responsible for specific commodity groupings
  • Conducts monthly performance reviews to assist in strategic supplier planning
  • Provides support for supplier contract negotiations
  • Will work on development of vendor managed inventory systems.
  • Develop ideas and strategies to improve operational efficiency, add value, aid business performance and work towards a strategy of continuous improvement
  • Perform special projects and assignments

Qualification Requirements
  • Bachelors Degree in Operations, Supply Chain, Business, or Engineering is required. MBA, a plus.
  • 5-7 years' of supply chain management experience in a manufacturing environment required.
  • Defense industry experience, a plus.
  • In-depth knowledge of manufacturing processes and MRP and statistical forecasting systems
  • Training and experience in Kan Ban, JIT, Lean Manufacturing, and pull systems
  • Proven negotiating skills specific to achieving favorable prices and services
  • Analytical, communication, interpersonal, team development, project management and technical skills
  • Candidates must be US citizens or hold permanent residency status.


Hutchinson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status

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