Buyer II

Buyer II Westborough, MA 01581 Onsite

Due to ITAR and/or CUI compliance, this position requires candidates to be U.S. citizens.

What You Will Be Doing

• Gain experience in both New Product Introduction (NPI) and production purchasing across multiple commodities.
• Runs/reviews and actions Material Action Report (MAR) weekly.
• Quotes material and/or verifies quotes are still valid.
• Generates and monitors purchase orders for assigned programs or commodities.
• Works with Program Management on PPV's and problem components.
• Utilizes strategic purchasing practices to ensure both cost and material flow are optimized.
• Responsible for purchase order date maintenance and internal PO notes.
• Review and action cancel/reduction/increase messages.
• Review and action push outs and pull ins.
• Negotiates with vendors for goods and services, negotiating the best price, quality and service arrangements.
• Analyze and manage material requirements through the MRP system, ensuring alignment with production scheduling and inventory management.
• Performs cost analysis with a thorough understanding of cost factors.
• Meet Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and department metrics.
• Works closely with Receiving Department to ensure proper material arrival.
• Work with Program Management to report material status for all related material of assigned programs.
• Works with vendors to ensure timely delivery of goods and material.
• Works with Master Scheduler and vendors to determine recovery plans when required.
• Complies with AS9100, ISO13485, ITAR, EAR and DoD regulations.
• Complies with quality procedures and guidelines.
• Complies with safety and corporate guidelines on business ethics/conflict of interest and information disclosure.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers.
• Completes special projects and compiles special reports as required.
• Provides status updates to Management.
• Participates in daily meetings.
• Supports Management as needed.

What Is Needed For This Role

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education & experience
• Minimum 5 years' experience as a buyer in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong background in production purchasing.
• Electronic component purchasing required.
• Proven ability to support department mission by maintaining favorable relationships with peers, subordinates, suppliers and customers.
• Must be flexible and adjust readily to new situations while effectively dealing with ambiguity, stress and uncertainty.
• Strong customer focus with proven service-oriented attitude under all situations.
• Experience in aerospace/defense preferred.
• Quoting experience required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Products, with heavy emphasis on Excel required.
• Proficient in TEAMS preferred.
• Proficient with MRP/ERP systems required. (Epicor, SAP, Oracle, etc.)
• Must be able to read and interpret MRP requirements and recognize errors.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
• Knowledge of standard purchasing practices required.
• Knowledge of AS9100 requirements, DoD and ITAR regulations preferred.
• Ability to read/write/speak English proficiently required.
• Must be a proactive individual who can thrive in a fast-paced environment, manage competing priorities, and effectively address challenges as they arise.
• Only applicants that meet all requirements will be considered