Buyer

Concurrent Real-Time Inc.; Marlborough (MA); Presencial; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Concurrent Real-Time Inc. is seeking a Buyer in Massachusetts to plan, procure, and manage raw material parts for our products. The role focuses on purchasing, negotiating best pricing, and ensuring quality to support customer On-Time Delivery.

Responsibilities include supplier qualification, MRP reviews, purchase order administration, and collaboration across accounting, receiving, and quality teams. Occasional supplier visits may occur.

Formación

• Must be a local candidate in Massachusetts.
• Associate’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, or related field.
• 0-2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong team collaboration and cross-functional communication.
• Computer knowledge of Microsoft Applications.
• Knowledge of MPS/MRP scheduling systems.
• Knowledge of Inventory Control applications.

Responsabilidades

• Identifies and qualifies new low-cost suppliers for quality raw materials.
• Reviews MRP and take action as required.
• Maintains purchase orders and other required documents to ensure compliance.
• Problem solves issues for accounting, receiving and quality.
• Manages supplier activity to ensure the timely release of purchase orders and timely arrival of materials in the plant.
• Ensures competitive pricing from the supplier base.
• Analyzes and adjusts purchasing activities affected by changes in raw material and equipment.
• Manages supplier relationships and performance to ensure targets are achieved.
• Participates in Continual Improvement initiatives.
• Purchases MRO requirements.
• Assists with Engineering Change Requests which apply to assigned commodities.

Conocimientos

Procurement

Supplier management

Negotiation

MRP scheduling

Inventory control

Cross-functional collaboration

Vendor communication

Microsoft Office

Educación

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

The Buyer effectively plans, procures and manages raw material parts for company products. The main responsibilities are purchasing and negotiating best pricing for quality products in support of our customer and On-Time-Delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identifies and qualifies new low-cost suppliers for quality raw materials.
• Reviews MRP and take action as required.
• Maintains purchase orders and other required documents to ensure compliance.
• Problem solves issues for accounting, receiving and quality.
• Manages supplier activity to ensure the timely release of purchase orders and timely arrival of materials in the plant.
• Ensures competitive pricing from the supplier base.
• Analyzes and adjusts as necessary purchasing activities that are affected by changes in raw material and equipment.
• Manages supplier relationships and performance to ensure performance targets are achieved.
• Participates in and assists lead with Continual Improvement initiatives.
• Purchases MRO requirements.
• Assists with Engineering Change Requests which apply to assigned commodities.

Required Qualifications:

• Must be a local candidatein Massachusetts.
• Associate’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, or related field
• 0-2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong team collaboration and cross-functional communication
• Computer knowledge of Microsoft Applications
• Knowledge of MPS/MRP scheduling systems
• Knowledge of Inventory Control applications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, or related field
• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Attention to detail, analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Self-motivated and disciplined with a strong desire to succeed, learn, and drive positive change
• Negotiation and vendor communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Work Environment:

• Office-based with frequent interaction with production teams
• Occasional supplier visits or audits may be required

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States full-time and will not require sponsorship either now or in the future to obtain an employment visa.