Buyer/Planner

Job Description

Job Description

At Kelly®, we’re passionate about helping you find a job that works for you. How about this one? We’re seeking a Buyer to work at a premier manufacturing client in Danvers, MA. With us, it’s all about finding the job that’s just right.

Salary/Pay Rate/Compensation: $60,000–$80,000 per yearShift: 8-4:30 PMWhy you should apply to be Buyer:

• Competitive pay rate with opportunities for growth and advancement
• Work for a respected industry leader in manufacturing
• Join a collaborative, fast-paced environment that values accuracy and results
• Gain exposure to both domestic and international procurement activities

What’s a typical day as Buyer? You’ll be:

• Planning and executing domestic and international procurement activities to ensure timely material availability and uninterrupted production
• Managing inventory levels and replenishment planning; monitoring supplier lead times, costs, and order status
• Creating, issuing, and maintaining purchase orders, and responding to purchasing/planning exceptions by expediting, rescheduling, reducing, or canceling orders as business needs change
• Utilizing Advanced Planning System (APS) and data-driven analysis to forecast demand and determine purchasing requirements
• Negotiating with suppliers on pricing, payment terms, lead times, and delivery schedules to achieve competitive costs and reliable supply
• Evaluating supplier performance and supporting qualification activities to reduce supply risk and develop second-source suppliers
• Maintaining production job orders within ERP/planning systems based on production schedules and customer requirements
• Identifying and resolving material shortages, supply disruptions, and purchasing issues
• Contributing to purchasing, inventory, supplier, and supply-chain performance metrics and identifying opportunities for process improvement

This job might be an outstanding fit if you:

• Have an Associate degree or equivalent two-year post-secondary education in Materials Management, Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field; or two or more years of related experience in purchasing, materials planning, inventory management, or manufacturing
• Demonstrate strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Are detail-oriented, accurate, and possess excellent follow-through
• Bring strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Are proficient with Microsoft Excel and have experience with ERP, MRP, or Advanced Planning Systems (preferred)
• Can work independently while contributing effectively as part of a team
• Are authorized to work in the United States (employment visa sponsorship is not provided)

What happens next

Once you apply, you’ll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don’t worry—even if this position doesn’t work out, you’re still in our network. That means all of our recruiters will have access to your profile, expanding your opportunities even more.

Helping you discover what’s next in your career is what we’re all about, so let’s get to work. Apply to be Buyer today!

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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