Buyer - Buyer II

Buyer - Buyer II

Location: North Reading, Massachusetts (Onsite)
Employment Type: Contract

Role Overview

We are seeking a Buyer who will be responsible for purchasing materials and equipment, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring material availability. The successful candidate will be organized, self-motivated, and possess strong computer skills. This role requires working collaboratively within a team to identify and mitigate supply chain risks.

Key Responsibilities

• Purchase materials and equipment from suppliers, including electro-mechanical assemblies, electronic components, and PCB assemblies.
• Manage supplier relationships and key performance indicators (KPIs) reported to senior leadership.
• Provide inputs for monthly scorecards and present procurement data during quarterly business reviews.
• Plan material requirements, manage inventory levels, and maintain schedules in the ERP system.
• Identify supply chain risks and provide transparent monitoring of material flow.
• Collaborate with the Planning department to communicate supply chain risks and mitigation strategies.
• Develop mechanisms for monitoring and updating open purchase orders, expedites, and delivery requirements.
• Assist the Global Commodity Management team with supplier relationship maintenance and performance monitoring.
• Resolve purchase order receiving errors and assist with invoice reconciliation.
• Manage supplier returns, including non-conformance reports and return material authorizations.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and lead cross-functional execution groups.

Required Qualifications

Experience: Experience in purchasing, supply chain management, or a related field is required.

Technical Skills: Proficiency with computer applications including Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint is required. An understanding of data management and databases is beneficial.

Compensation & Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 to $33.00 per hour. A comprehensive benefits package is available to eligible employees.

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.


Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.