Buyer

Hottinger Bruel & Kjaer; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hottinger Bruel & Kjaer is seeking a Buyer to plan, procure and manage raw material parts for our products, ensuring competitive pricing and on-time delivery to support customer commitments.

You will identify and qualify new suppliers, review MRP, maintain purchase orders, resolve issues with accounting and quality, and collaborate across teams to drive continual improvement in procurement.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Plan, procure and manage raw material parts for company products to support on-time delivery.
• Identify and qualify new low-cost raw material suppliers.
• Review MRP and take action as required.
• Maintain purchase orders and documents for compliance.
• Resolve issues with accounting, receiving and quality.
• Manage supplier activity to ensure timely PO release and material arrival.
• Ensure competitive pricing from supplier base.
• Analyze purchasing activities affected by changes in raw material and equipment.
• Manage supplier relationships and performance to meet targets.
• Participate in Continual Improvement initiatives.
• Purchase MRO requirements.
• Assist with Engineering Change Requests for assigned commodities.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Vendor communication

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Associate's degree in supply chain management

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management

Tools

MRP scheduling systems

Inventory control software

Microsoft Applications

Job description

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 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.

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.