Buyer (80495)

US Tool Group; Lynn (MA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance

401K benefit options

9 Paid holidays

Paid time off/vacation accrual

Weekly Pay

Personal and professional growth

Job summary

US Tool Group is seeking aPurchasing/Inventory Support specialist to assist in data entry, order placement, and supplier coordination from its Lynn, MA location. The role emphasizes accuracy in stock levels, PO processing, and timely communication with suppliers to ensure on-time deliveries.

Daily tasks include evaluating stock, using planner tools to place orders, and resolving discrepancies with suppliers.

Qualifications

• Basic familiarity with data entry and record keeping.
• Strong knowledge of Windows-based operating systems and software.
• Familiarity with MRP/ERP systems is preferred.
• Experience buying perishable and/or nonperishable items is preferred.
• General knowledge of inventory and lead-times is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Daily correspondence with site personnel and customers.
• Evaluate stock levels and place orders with suppliers using planner tools.
• Process PO acknowledgments and verify delivery dates, quantities, and pricing.
• Print reports and purchase orders and follow up with suppliers on unacknowledged POs.
• Collaborate with Discrepancy Team to resolve issues and improve pricing.

Skills

Data entry

Record keeping

Windows OS

MRP/ERP knowledge

Inventory management

Lead-time awareness

Supplier interaction

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Team player

Forecasting usage

PO acknowledgments

Tools

Planner tools

Job description

You will be working for an innovative supplier of industrial products and services that produce Best-in-Class cost savings for our customers. These solutions include: Integrated Supply Chain Management, Production Cutting Tool Reconditioning, Industrial Vending, Custom Value Added Solutions, Information Technology and Product Engineering.Founded in 1958, we grew to be the largest cutting tool reconditioning firm in North America. Our customers include the largest aerospace and defense contractors in the industry and major manufacturers in the power generation, fluid control and transportation markets.US Tool Group has been committed to providing quality products and outstanding service, supported by the uncompromising dedication of our employees.

If you have

• Ability to pass US Tool system training
• Familiarity with data entry, filing and record keeping
• Strong knowledge of Windows-based operating systems and software
• Basic knowledge of MRP/ERP system (preferred)
• Experience buying perishable and/or nonperishable items (preferred)
• General working knowledge of inventory (preferred)
• Knowledge of lead-time and stockouts (preferred)
• Knowledge of cutting tools (preferred)
• Experience interacting with suppliers (preferred)
• Good problem-solving skills
• Strong ability to multi task
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and stay focused
• Understanding of work quality
• Good typing skills
• Willingness to accept new assignments
• Willingness to work in a team-oriented environment
• Strong attention to detail, and ability to recognize and report issues
• Willingness to work in a team-oriented environment
• Ability to forecast usage
• Ability to process 15+ acknowledgments per hour (average)

A typical day may look like this

• Daily correspondence with site personnel and customer
• Evaluate stock levels and place orders with suppliers using planner tools
• Process PO acknowledgements
• Print reports and purchase orders
• Verify delivery dates, quantities, UOM and pricing
• Follow up with suppliers on unacknowledged POs
• Contact suppliers to resolve any issues related to shipments received
• Work with Discrepancy Team on discrepancies
• Fill requests for products not currently carried
• Placement of POs against requisitions
• Continually look for better products/pricing
• Determine supplier/source
• Supplier negotiations
• Initiate and negotiate blanket POs
• Order spot buy requests for products not stocked
• 20% Walking/Standing

We provide

• Health, Vision, Dental and Life Insurance
• 401K benefit options
• 9 Paid holidays
• Paid time off/vacation accrual
• Weekly Pay
• A work-hard play-hard environment
• Personal and professional growth

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Protected Vet