Buyer 2

Collabera; North Reading (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Short-term disability insurance

Parking/Transit benefits

Paid time off

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation time

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

Collabera is seeking a Buyer II in Boston, MA for a 12-month contract. You will set up new vendors and items, manage the product catalog, and coordinate NPIs with cross-functional teams. You will act as a primary contact for vendors and back up the Control Buyer, driving process improvements.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field, 2+ years in procurement, and strong Oracle EBS/ MS Office skills, plus excellent interpersonal abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• At least 2+ years of professional experience in procurement or manufacturing.
• Advanced MS Office skills and experience with Oracle EBS ERP.
• Proven track record executing procurement for large-scale NPI programs.
• Strong interpersonal skills and stakeholder influence.
• High attention to detail in auditing complex datasets.

Responsibilities

• Set up new vendors and items, identifying opportunities to optimize the supply base.
• Maintain product catalog with updated costs, pricing, and content for margins.
• Coordinate end-to-end logistics for New Product Introductions with cross-functional teams.
• Serve as primary contact for vendor partners, resolving inquiries and building relationships.
• Backup for the Control Buyer and lead procurement efficiency projects.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder influence

Detail-oriented

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business / Operations / Supply Chain or related field

Tools

Oracle EBS

MS Office

Job description

Title: Buyer II

Type (Contract): 12 months

Location: Boston, MA

Pay Range: $23 - $29/hr

DAY TO DAY:

• Execute the setup of new vendors and individual items while identifying opportunities to optimize the supply base and broaden market selection.
• Maintain the product catalog by proactively updating costs, retail pricing, and technical content to ensure data integrity and margin health.
• Coordinate and manage the end-to-end logistics for New Product Introductions (NPI), collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless and timely market entry.
• Act asa primary point of contact for vendor partners, resolving complex inquiries and fostering long-term, high-value professional relationships.
• Serve as a highly trained backup for the Control Buyer and lead strategic special projects focused on process improvement and procurement efficiency.

MUST HAVES:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• At least 2+ years of professional experience in a high-volume, global procurement or manufacturing environment.
• Advanced skills in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and hands-on experience navigating complex ERP systems, specifically Oracle EBS.
• Proven track record of executing procurement requirements for large-scale New Product Introduction (NPI) programs.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to influence stakeholders and thrive in a collegial, team-centric environment.
• High level of self-motivation with a sharp eye for detail when auditing and managing complex datasets.

Benefits: The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, (paid time , paid sick and safe time , hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, paid holidays annually - AS Applicable).