Buyer

Physik Instrumente GmbH; Shrewsbury (MA); On-site; USD 72,700 - 124,174; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

401k with a company match

Tuition Reimbursement

PTO and Sick Time

Holidays

Job summary

PI (Physik Instrumente), LP in Shrewsbury, MA is seeking a Buyer to join our procurement team. The successful candidate will source, negotiate, and purchase materials and assemblies for our high-precision motion instruments, collaborating with engineering, manufacturing, and quality to meet specifications and schedules.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of procurement experience, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to read BOMs and ECOs; ERP experience (Infor LN preferred) and MS

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of procurement or supply chain experience.
• Experience reading BOMs and ECOs, and negotiating with suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Purchase raw materials and components to align with production schedules.
• Source, evaluate, and manage suppliers for core and custom parts.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, payment terms, and contracts.
• Issue POs, track delivery, and manage schedules to meet deadlines.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and quality to meet specs.
• Maintain records of costs, savings, and supplier performance.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks.
• Support NPI with timely procurement of long-lead parts.
• Develop new supplier sources and negotiate credit terms.

Skills

Negotiation

Sourcing

Supplier management

Reading BOMs/ECOs

ERP systems

MS Office

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Infor LN

Excel

Job description

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Buyer to join our procurement team in our Shrewsbury, MA office. The successful candidate will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing materials and assemblies for use in the production of our high precision motion instruments. This role requires deep understanding of supply chain management, supplier development, and product lifecycle in a technical environment.

What We Provide

• Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA PPO medical plan with HSA.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• LTD & Life insurance.
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 12 Holiday days off
• PTO and Sick Time
• 401k with a generous company match.
• And much more

About Us

PI (Physik Instrumente), LP is a global leader in high-precision positioning systems. We design and manufacture world-class precision motion and automation solutions across our facilities in North America, Europe, and Asia. Our diverse product portfolio includes air bearings and air bearing stages, hexapod positioning and alignment systems, precision actuators, piezo drivers, and much more.

Our customers are pioneers in cutting‑edge industries and research institutions spanning photonics, semiconductors, aerospace, and life sciences.

Innovation is at the core of our identity — we often create or build devices for applications being realized for the very first time, driving advancements that shape entire markets. Our culture is characterized by openness, transparency, and enthusiasm, fueled by a shared curiosity to tackle emerging scientific and technological challenges. If you possess an inquisitive mindset and enjoy developing solutions for first‑generation problems, you will be right at home!

Key Responsibilities

• Purchase raw materials, fabricated components, specialized machinery parts based on production schedules.
• Source, evaluate, and manage suppliers for materials and other custom or off‑the‑shelf components.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, payment terms, and contract conditions to ensure best value and long‑term supplier relationships.
• Issue purchase orders (POs), track order status, and manage delivery schedules to meet production and project deadlines.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure supplier components meet technical and quality specifications.
• Maintain accurate records of purchase activity, cost savings, and supplier performance for reporting and audit purposes.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including single‑source dependencies, obsolescence, and material shortages.
• Participate in new product introduction (NPI) processes, ensuring timely procurement of long‑lead and prototype components.
• Develop and qualify new supply sources as needed, establishing new vendor accounts and negotiating credit terms.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field preferred. High School Diploma/GED required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in procurement or supply chain.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills.
• Ability to read technical drawings, BOMs (Bills of Materials), and understand engineering change orders (ECOs).
• Familiarity with quality standards such as ISO 9001, RoHS, and REACH compliance preferred.
• System Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience using ERP systems is required; experience with Infor LN is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in manufacturing, especially high‑mix, low‑volume production environments.
• Experience with international sourcing and global supplier management.
• Experience with ERP Infor LN.
• Experience with implementation and management of VMI programs.

The salary range for this role is $72,700-$124,174. Compensation is determined by factors including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education and training.

PI (Physik Instrumente), LP is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Employment is dependent on the results of a background check. We are open to reasonable accommodation – please contact us at [e-mail] for consideration.

We are not currently providing work authorization or sponsorship for this opportunity.