Buyer

HBK - Hottinger Brüel & Kjær; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

HBK - Hottinger Brüel & Kjær is seeking a Buyer to plan, procure, and manage raw material components for our products. You will negotiate best pricing, review MRP, and ensure timely delivery while supporting quality and cost targets.

Ideal candidates have an associate degree in supply chain or related field, 0-2 years in manufacturing, and strong cross-functional communication. Local Massachusetts candidates are preferred; office-based with occasional supplier visits may occur.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in supply chain management, business administration, or related field.
• 0-2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment or equivalent education/experience.
• Strong team collaboration and cross-functional communication.
• Microsoft Office applications proficiency.
• Knowledge of MPS/MRP scheduling systems.
• Knowledge of inventory control applications.

Responsibilities

• Identifies and qualifies new low-cost suppliers for quality raw materials.
• Reviews MRP and takes action as required.
• Maintains purchase orders and documents to ensure compliance.
• Solves problems for accounting, receiving and quality.
• Manages supplier activity for timely PO release and material arrival.
• Ensures competitive pricing from supplier base.
• Analyzes purchasing activities affected by material/equipment changes.
• Manages supplier relationships to meet performance targets.
• Participates in continual improvement initiatives.
• Purchases MRO requirements.
• Assists with engineering change requests for assigned commodities.

Skills

Negotiation

MRP scheduling

Inventory control

Microsoft Office

Cross-functional communication

Education

Associate’s degree in supply chain management

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management

Tools

MPS/MRP scheduling systems

Inventory control 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 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.