Senior Buyer

Senior Buyer - Billerica, MA$80-100K + 5% BonusPosition OverviewWe are seeking a Senior Buyer with 7+ years of manufacturing experience to lead procurement for mechanical commodities. The ideal candidate will manage supplier performance, optimize supply chain efficiency, and drive cost-reduction strategies in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.Key ResponsibilitiesManage supplier selection, set annual improvement objectives, and monitor overall performanceOversee suppliers to achieve the lowest in-place cost for the organization and its customersDevelop supply chain programs to improve inventory turns, reduce stock-outs, and ensure flexible responses to customer demandsPrepare commodity strategies to reduce the supply base and effectively manage risksSupport new product development engineering teams by sourcing new components, negotiating pricing, and meeting engineering specificationsLead negotiations, prepare supplier agreements, and implement projects for assigned commoditiesMaintain a Preferred Suppliers list and categorize suppliers to develop and execute targeted action plansTrack and drive key metrics including Supplier Quality, Service, Cost, Safety, and IntegrityFoster strong relationships with Engineering, Sales, Operations, and functional team leaders to lead and assist project groupsCommunicate activities effectively with suppliers and internal customersQualificationsBS/BA degree or equivalent experience; MBA and/or APICS/ISM certifications highly preferredMinimum of 7 years of experience in supply chain operations with a strong understanding of front-line operations management and cross-functional teamsAt least two years of experience in a buyer/planner role; sourcing contract administration and negotiation experience highly desirableProven commodity experience establishing strategic plans for sourcing manufactured parts, preferably mechanical commoditiesExperience supporting operations that produce highly engineered mechanical product linesInternational commodity sourcing experience preferredDemonstrated history of managing direct spend and establishing measurable year-over-year savingsStrong technical and analytical skills; process-driven with a high attention to detailProven success in driving results within a manufacturing organization while embracing Lean principlesProficiency with Microsoft Office software, particularly Excel and PowerPointBenefitsCompetitive Base Salary Between $80-100k + 5% Bonus PotentialStrong Benefits Package (Medical/Dental/Vision, Retirement Savings Options, etc.)Unlimited Vacation/Paid Time Off