Buyer

CIRCOR International, Inc

Warren (MA)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Medical, dental, vision from day one

Company-paid life insurance

Educational assistance

401k with company match

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

CIRCOR Aerospace & Defense, from its Warren, MA facility, seeks a Buyer responsible for end-to-end procurement activities across assigned commodities, including POs, RFPs, and supplier performance. You will coordinate with suppliers and internal teams to ensure on-time delivery and data integrity in the MRP system.

Ideal candidates have 2–5 years in materials and supply chain, strong negotiation skills, ERP/IFS experience, and a disciplined approach to process improvement within a fast-paced

Qualifications

Understanding of materials flow and supply chain functions.
Price negotiation and supplier selection experience.
ERP systems knowledge; IFS preferred.
High ethical standards and alignment with company goals.
Strong project management with multiple priorities and urgency.
Effective time management and cross-functional collaboration.
Analytical problem-solving using data and judgment.
Ability to drive decisions in a matrix organization.
Creative thinking and practical problem solving.

Responsibilities

Identify and requisition inventory to meet production planning and sales needs.
Assist in PO acknowledgments and update MRP system.
Assist in PO placement with suppliers; manage contract offers.
Manage open PO reports and resolve late/partial shipments.
Process PO revisions and communicate with suppliers.
Manage inbound shipment discrepancies with Receiving or suppliers.
Resolve invoice discrepancies with Finance.
Authorize procurement within signature guidelines.
Maintain MRP data integrity for supplier data (price, lead-time, EOQ).
Identify and eliminate non-value activities.
Maintain PO packages data integrity (PO, acknowledgment, requisition).
Assist with RFP packages including drawings.
Distribute RFP packages and manage due dates with suppliers.
Resolve issues impeding production workflow.
All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Procurement

Negotiation

ERP

MRP systems

Supplier management

Project management

Data analysis

Communication skills

Lean Six Sigma

Education

High school diploma

AS degree preferred

IFS knowledge

Tools

IFS (ERP)

Job description

ABOUT CIRCOR

Join a Team That Powers the Mission-Critical.

AtCIRCOR Aerospace & Defense, we don't just build pumps and valves-we engineer the heartbeat of the world's most advanced naval fleets. From our historic Warren, MA facility-home to the legacies ofWarren PumpsandPortland Valve- we design and manufacture high-performance fluid control systems that protect those who protect us.

We are building precision technology that operates in the harshest environments on earth-on submarines deep below the surface, on ships safeguarding freedom at sea, and in missions where failure is not an option. By joining the CIRCOR team, you will be contributing to safeguarding people, vessels, and missions around the world.

We're a global team of over 3,100 people across 100+ countries, united by a single purpose: to keep the world safe, moving, and resilient. As our mission expands, so does our need for exceptional talent and we are looking for driven individuals to grow with us.

At CIRCOR your expertise fuels something bigger. Every idea you share and every detail you craft contributes to the safety and success of those who serve. We offer more than a job - we offer a career driven by purpose, powered by innovation, and supported by a team that stands behind you.

Because here, you don't just make products. You make a difference.

Position Summary

The Buyer executes all procurement activities for assigned commodities, coordinates and supports purchasing activities including request for proposals, purchase orders, receiving discrepancies, invoice discrepancies, and supplier returns.

Principal Activities

Identifies and requisitions MRP inventory and non-MRP inventory requirements to meet production planning and sales requirements for assigned commodities.
Assists in purchase order acknowledgements (contract acceptance) with suppliers and updates MRP system.
Assists in purchase order placement (contract offers) with suppliers.
Manages open purchase order report to resolve late and partial shipments with suppliers and updates MRP system.
Processes purchase order revision requests in MRP SYSTEM and communicates with suppliers.
Manages incoming shipment discrepancies with Receiving and/or suppliers.
Resolves invoice discrepancies with Finance and/or suppliers.
Authorizes procurement of inventory, tooling and MRO items within established signature authority guidelines.
Ensures and maintains MRP system data integrity for supplier data including unit price, delivered lead-time, and EOQ.
Identifies and eliminates "non-value added" department activities.
Files and maintains purchase order packages' (purchase order, acknowledgement, requisition) data integrity.
Assists with preparation of request for proposal packages including drawings.
Distributes request for proposal packages and manages due dates with suppliers.
Resolves or notifies Purchasing Management to any situation impeding production workflow.
All other duties and tasks as assigned.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

Understanding of overall materials flow and other functions linked to the Supply Chain.
Price negotiation, price analysis, supplier selection.
ERP knowledge, IFS preferred.
High ethical standards. Models and supports organization's goals and values; adapts to changing conditions; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles.
Strong project management skills, including the ability to prioritize, balance, and manage multiple efforts with strong results/goal orientation.
Uses time effectively, prioritizes and organizes work flow; can orchestrate multiple activities at once.
Agility and personal adaptability with the ability to successfully management multiple priorities with a high sense of urgency in a rapidly changing environment.
Solid analytical skills and solution-driven thinking; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data; Makes good decisions based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience and judgment.
Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; develops alternative solutions; works well in a group problem solving situations; presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention; displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions includes appropriate people in decision-making process.
Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work.
Enjoys working hard; is action oriented and full of energy; enjoys challenges; drives for results; versatility, flexibility and a wiliness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.
Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills with the ability to convey information and ideas in a variety of media, tactful, confident, at all levels, internal and external.
Ability to provide cross-functional and organizational leadership within a highly matrixed organization.
Demonstrated aptitude for process improvement and use of Lean and Six-Sigma resources and tools.

Education & Experience

High school diploma required, Associates of Science Degree preferred, or equivalent experience.
2 - 5 years of progressive experience in materials and Supply Chain
Experience in High Mix - Low Volume environment preferred

Other

US Citizenship Required

Why Work at CIRCOR

Employee Ownership Program

As part of CIRCOR's acquisition by KKR, you're not just an employee - you are an owner. All employees are owners of the company and everyone has a stake in the company's success. Our ownership culture fosters a sense of pride and accountability, driving innovation and excellence across all levels of the company.

Since 2011, KKR portfolio companies have awarded billions of dollars of total equity value to over 60,000 non-senior management employees, demonstrating how broad-based engagement and alignment can create business value while driving greater financial inclusion.

Other Benefits Include: