Buyer - Gloucester, MA

Yoh, A Day & Zimmermann Company; Gloucester (MA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401(k) with savings options

Weekly pay + direct deposit

Life & Disability insurance

Reference bonuses

Job summary

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is seeking an Intermediate Materials Buyer in Gloucester, MA to drive procurement activities onsite. You will negotiate with suppliers, manage non-strategic vendors, issue RFQs, and partner with engineering and manufacturing to ensure cost-effective supply.

The role offers a strong pathway to permanent placement, with a dynamic, fast-paced environment and cross-functional collaboration across operations.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience.
• Experience negotiating with vendors and managing supplier relationships.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multitask and thrive under pressure.
• Solid understanding of inventory, logistics, and procurement strategies.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate pricing, delivery terms, and contracts with suppliers.
• Manage non-strategic vendors and ensure cost-effective procurement.
• Issue RFQs, analyze proposals, and drive supplier selection.
• Expedite orders and ensure timely delivery of materials.
• Partner with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams.
• Resolve material, receiving, and accounting discrepancies.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels and purchasing records.
• Continuously improve processes and supplier performance.

Skills

Vendor negotiations

Analytical skills

Inventory management

Procurement strategies

Multitasking

Education

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

Tools

SAP

Ariba

Job description

Intermediate Materials Buyer
Gloucester, MA (Onsite)
12-Month Contract-to-Hire | $30.00 – $37.00/hr

Are you a driven purchasing professional ready to take the next step in your supply chain career? Join a leading global organization where yours expertise will directly impact operations, vendor partnerships, and cost efficiency. This is your opportunity to grow into a long-term role with a company that values initiative, collaboration, and innovation.

What You’ll Do

• Negotiate pricing, delivery terms, and contracts with suppliers
• Manage non-strategic vendors and ensure cost-effective procurement
• Issue RFQs, analyze proposals, and drive supplierselection
• Expedite orders and ensuretimelydelivery of materials
• Partner with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams
• Resolve material, receiving, and accounting discrepancies
• Maintainoptimalinventory levels andpurchasingrecords
• Continuously improve processes and supplier performance

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Career Growth: Strong potential to convert to a permanent role
• Visible Impact: Play a key role in production and supply chain success
• Collaborative Culture: Work cross-functionally with engineering and manufacturing
• Dynamic Environment: Fast-paced, problem-solving focused work

What You Bring

• 3–5 years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience
• Experience negotiating with vendors and managing supplier relationships
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to multitask and thrive under pressure
• Solid understanding of inventory,logistics, and procurement strategies

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field
• Experience in manufacturing or similar industry
• Proficiencywith SAP, Ariba, or similar procurement systems
• Strong negotiation and communication skills

What’s In It for You

• Competitive pay: $21.70 – $31.00/hour
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401(k) with savings options
• Life & Disability insurance
• Weekly pay + direct deposit
• Employee discounts + referral bonuses
• Access to Yoh’s exclusive national job network
• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• MetLife Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
• Referral Bonus Programs
• Certification and training opportunities

Estimated Min Rate: $30.00

Estimated Max Rate: $37.00

Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Visit https://www.yoh.com/applicants-with-disabilities to contact us if you are an individual with a disability and require accommodation in the application process.

For California applicants, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All of the material job duties described in this posting are job duties for which a criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment.

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