Buyer - GCG Custom Engineered Solutions - Leominster, MA

GCG; Massachusetts; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Job summary

GCG Custom Engineered Solutions in Leominster, MA is seeking a Buyer to join the procurement team at our cable assembly facility. You will plan and purchase raw materials to support production, maintain inventory levels, and help ensure on-time delivery.

This hybrid, in-office role requires coordinating with internal teams and suppliers, managing POs in Oracle, and driving cost controls and supplier performance to sustain efficient operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field
• 3-5 years in purchasing, buyer, or materials planning role within a manufacturing environment
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems (Oracle strongly preferred)
• Strong understanding of material planning, inventory control, and procurement processes
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, production-driven environment
• Effective communication and negotiation skills with internal teams and external suppliers
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and standard business applications
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy, follow-through, and problem-solving

Responsibilities

• Manage purchase orders from requisition through receipt, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Procure raw materials, MRO, and services at optimal cost, quality, and lead time
• Monitor open orders and manage delivery schedules to prevent shortages
• Review MRP outputs to plan and maintain inventory levels
• Establish and adjust safety stock levels
• Source and evaluate suppliers, negotiate pricing and lead times
• Partner with production, engineering, and supply chain teams to align material availability
• Resolve material issues including shortages and supplier discrepancies
• Support cost reduction initiatives and process improvements

Skills

Procurement

Supplier management

Negotiation

Excel

MRP/ERP

Inventory control

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Oracle

Job description

GCG Custom Engineered Solutions (https://www.gogcg.com/custom-engineered/) is currently seeking a Buyer to join the procurement team at our Leominster, MA Cable Assembly facility!

As a Buyer with our procurement team, you will be responsible for planning and purchasing the raw materials needed to support our cable assembly operations. You'll play a key role in ensuring materials are available to meet production demand while maintaining appropriate inventory levels, cost control, and supplier performance.

This role requires close coordination with internal teams and suppliers to manage demand signals, execute purchase orders, and maintain a steady flow of materials through the operation. Your work will directly support on-time delivery and overall operational efficiency.

This is a hybrid role based in Leominster, MA, with in-office collaboration required to support daily operations.

Location: 110 Jytek Drive, Leominster MA

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00am to 4:00pm EST

What You'll Do

Procurement Execution & Order Management

• Manage purchase orders from requisition through receipt, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with production requirements
• Procure raw materials, MRO, and services at optimal cost, quality, and lead time
• Monitor open orders and proactively manage delivery schedules to prevent shortages or disruptions

Material Planning & Inventory Management

• Review MRP outputs in Oracle to plan and maintain appropriate inventory levels for assigned commodities
• Establish and adjust safety stock levels in alignment with production needs and business objectives
• Balance inventory investment with service level expectations to support efficient operations

Supplier Management & Sourcing

• Source and evaluate suppliers, obtain quotations, and negotiate pricing and lead times
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to support reliability and continuous improvement
• Participate in supplier performance reviews and support corrective actions as needed

Operational & Cross-Functional Support

• Partner with production, engineering, and supply chain teams to align material availability with manufacturing schedules
• Resolve material issues including shortages, quality concerns, and supplier discrepancies
• Support cost reduction initiatives and process improvements across the procurement function
• Maintain accurate data and transaction integrity within ERP and procurement systems

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field preferred
• 3-5 years of experience in a purchasing, buyer, or materials planning role within a manufacturing environment
• Experience working with MRP/ERP systems (Oracle strongly preferred)
• Strong understanding of material planning, inventory control, and procurement processes
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, production-driven environment
• Effective communication and negotiation skills with both internal teams and external suppliers
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and standard business applications
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy, follow-through, and problem-solving

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary ranging from $60,000 to $65,000, dependent on relevant experience
• Comprehensive health coverage with multiple plan options (CDHP and PPO)
• Company-paid life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, supplemental insurance options
• Generous time off including PTO, paid holidays, parental leave, and compassionate care leave
• Wellness and support programs (EAP, wellness incentives, telehealth)
• Extras including dental/vision, FSAs/HSAs with company contributions, pet insurance, legal services, and ID theft protection
• An employee-centric culture that values and truly appreciates our most important asset: You!

Our Use of AI in Recruiting

At GCG, we use AI technology to assist with our interviews by automating note-taking, allowing our hiring teams to focus fully on the conversation. This technology supports efficiency and accuracy in capturing candidate insights during interviews but is not used to evaluate resumes. All resume reviews and candidate assessments are conducted directly by our corporate recruiting team and hiring managers to ensure a thoughtful, human-centered approach.

About Custom Engineered Solutions (CES)

GCG Custom Engineered Solutions (https://www.gogcg.com/custom-engineered/) delivers innovative wire and cable solutions, serving industries including renewable energy, data communications, industrial applications, irrigation, and more. We are committed to engineering excellence, customer-driven innovation, and high-quality products that help businesses solve complex challenges with tailored solutions. Built on a foundation of expertise, flexibility, and humility, we are dedicated to solving customer challenges, adapting to their needs, and continuously improving.