Home Based Purchaser

Franklin, MA (just off Route 495; free parking)

WFH situation: Onsite daily with Hybrid potential once you are up and running

Must Haves

3+ years of purchasing experience

Manufacturing industry experience

Some amount of Syteline experience (also known as Infor CSI)

MS Office proficiency

Job Description
The Buyer is responsible for the planning, organizing and procurement of materials and services within every aspect of supply chain management in a manufacturing setting. You will negotiate long-term and short-term transactions with suppliers. This position also plans and incorporates strategic purchasing plans company wide.

Job Functions

Ensure that purchase orders are placed on time and delivered on time and at cost.

Plans and procures materials in support of manufacturing cells and site requirements.

Strategic and tactical sourcing of materials and services for manufacturing.

Ability to select and analyze and report supply chain data.

Identifies best fit suppliers based on supplier’s core competencies.

Works proactively with the manufacturing supervisors, planners, and other departments to ensure schedules are maintained and material is readily available.

Obtains quotes as requested by supervisors and other departments.

Establishes and manages demand-pull system for materials. Monitors and maintains inventory levels.

Maintains purchase item database with regards to order quantities, lead times, order policies, vendor information and supplier part# information.

Drives cost reduction/ organizational efficiency programs.

Assists in Processing disposition or material rejects.

Provides feedback to suppliers on their quality, delivery, and cost reduction performance against standards.

Responsible for understanding developments and changes at suppliers that may affect the material supply.

Coordinates Engineering Change Order (ECO) changes with responsible engineers.

Other Supply Chain duties as needed and assigned.

Education & Experience Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Production Processes, Business or other related field or equivalent related work experience

3+ years of experience in purchasing/supply chain/ manufacturing/production

Some amount of SyteLine (Infor CSI) experience in a manufacturing environment

Ability to read and understand technical documents such drawings and specifications for electro/mechanical devices

Other Qualifications

Working knowledge of MRP principles and materials management.

APICS and/or ISM certification preferred.

High degree of initiative.

Ability to work independently.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks.

Ability to follow through on tasks to completion.

Solid analytical and problem-solving skills.

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).

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