Buyer

Cypress HCM; Lowell (MA); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Cypress HCM is assisting a medical device manufacturing client in Lowell, MA to hire a Buyer who will manage procurement of materials, equipment, and services onsite.

You will optimize inventory, develop supplier partnerships, conduct RFQs and negotiations, and ensure supply continuity via ERP/MRP systems while aligning with quality and safety standards. You will also collaborate with Engineering, Planning and Operations to meet changing demand and drive cost reductions.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree or 3+ years in supply chain, procurement, or related field.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably with Contract Manufacturing.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Understanding of MRP/ERP and procurement strategies.

Aufgaben

• Procure materials, supplies, equipment, and services across assigned categories.
• Establish and maintain strong supplier relationships to support operations.
• Conduct RFQs, cost analyses, and negotiations for best price and quality.
• Ensure material availability with effective inventory control and stock levels.
• Review MRP outputs to determine purchasing needs and optimize costs.
• Maintain purchasing records and supplier data within ERP systems.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Customer Service, Planning, and Operations.
• Monitor supplier performance using KPIs and implement improvements.
• Adhere to company policies, quality standards, and safety procedures.

Kenntnisse

Procurement

RFQ

Negotiations

Inventory management

Supplier relationships

MS Office/Excel

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

ERP systems

MRP

Outlook

Excel

Jobbeschreibung

Our client, a medical device manufacturing company, is looking to hire a Buyer to work onsite in Lowell, MA. This Buyer will be responsible for managing procurement activities to ensure the timely and cost-effective acquisition of materials, supplies, equipment, and services. This role focuses on maintaining appropriate inventory levels, developing strong supplier partnerships, and ensuring continuity of supply to support business and operational needs. The Buyer will also manage purchasing parameters and supplier performance to optimize quality, delivery, and cost.

Key Responsibilities

• Procure materials, supplies, equipment, and services across assigned categories.
• Establish and maintain strong supplier relationships to support operational requirements and long-term business objectives.
• Conduct requests for quotation (RFQs), cost analysis, and negotiations to achieve competitive pricing and optimal quality and delivery performance.
• Ensure material availability while maintaining effective inventory control and appropriate stock levels.
• Review material requirements planning (MRP) outputs to determine purchasing needs and optimize total cost of ownership.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, supplier information, and planning parameters within enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Customer Service, Planning, and Operations, to support changing business demands and supply chain requirements.
• Monitor supplier performance using key performance indicators (KPIs) and implement improvement initiatives as needed.
• Adhere to company policies, quality standards, safety requirements, and established procedures.

Required Skills/Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree or 3+ years of experience in Supply Chain, manufacturing, planning, purchasing, sourcing, or related disciplines.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment with Contract Manufacturing preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Understanding of Materials Requirements Planning, Enterprise Resource Planning, and Advanced Planning systems and methodologies.
• Knowledge of procurement and inventory management strategies.
• Proficient in office support applications such as Outlook, Excel, and messaging platforms.
• Strong problem solving and collaboration skills, demonstrated through successful negotiations and positive outcomes.