Buyer II

Talentify; North Reading (MA); On-site; USD 71,635,000 - 83,097,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

401(k) Retirement plan

Competitive pay

Job summary

INSPYR Solutions is seeking a Buyer II in North Reading, MA for a 3-month contract. You will purchase electro-mechanical assemblies, electronic components, PCB assemblies, and hardware, while managing supplier relationships and KPI reporting.

You will input data for scorecards, present procurement metrics in quarterly reviews, and coordinate planning with ERP systems to meet material requirements and schedules.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Buyer/in direct Procurement (owning supplier relationships, programs, and sizeable component portfolios rather than transactional/assistant coordinator scope).
• Proven proficiency in ERP systems for purchase order execution, rescheduling, and supply/demand tracking.
• Intermediate to strong Excel skills (specifically creating and manipulating Pivot Tables, data lookups).

Responsibilities

• Purchasing materials and equipment from suppliers including electro-mechanical assemblies, electronic components, PCB assemblies, hardware, and non-inventory items.
• Managing supplier relationships and KPIs reported to senior Supply Chain leadership.
• Providing input to monthly scorecards and presenting procurement data during quarterly business reviews.

Skills

ERP systems

Excel pivots

Data lookups

3+ years exp

Education

Supply chain/Business/Engineering degree

APICS / Six Sigma certifications

Tools

Tableau

SQL

Job description

Title: Buyer II
Location: North Reading, MA
Duration: 3 months
Compensation: $25 - $29
Description:
Summary

• Purchasing materials and equipment from suppliers including electro-mechanical assemblies, electronic components, PCB assemblies, hardware, and non-inventory items.
• Managing supplier relationships and KPIs reported to senior Supply Chain leadership
• Providing input to monthly scorecards and presenting procurement data during quarterly business reviews.
• Planning material requirements, managing inventory levels, managing schedules in our ERP system, and successfully communicating these requirements to our suppliers.
• Identifying supply chain material risks and providing transparent monitoring of material flow.
• Working collaboratively with Planning to communicate supply chain risks and mitigation strategies to the end users.
• Developing efficient and accurate mechanisms for monitoring and updating open purchase orders, expedites, and delivery requirements.
• Assisting the Global Commodity Management team with maintaining supplier relationships, monitoring supplier performance, addressing supply issues, and developing new products and programs.
• Resolving PO receiving errors and assisting with invoice reconciliation.
• Managing supplier returns including non-conformance reports, return material authorizations, and processing MRB material.
• Identifying opportunities for process improvement and leading a cross-functional group to execute improvements.

Must-Have Skills

• 3+ years of experience as a Buyer/in direct Procurement (owning supplier relationships, programs, and sizeable component portfolios rather than transactional/assistant coordinator scope).
• Proven proficiency in ERP systems for purchase order execution, rescheduling, and supply/demand tracking.
• Intermediate to strong Excel skills (specifically creating and manipulating Pivot Tables, data lookups).

Nice-to-Have Skills

• SQL querying / experience with Tableau
• Supply Chain / Business / Industrial Engineering degree or APICS / Six Sigma certifications
• Experience leading supplier reviews and performance management calls independently
• Bachelor’s degree (Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or Humanities)

Our benefits package includes:

• Comprehensive medical benefits
• Competitive pay
• 401(k) Retirement plan
• …and much more!

About INSPYR Solutions

Technology is our focus and quality is our commitment. As a national expert in delivering flexible technology and talent solutions, we strategically align industry and technical expertise with our clients' business objectives and cultural needs. Our solutions are tailored to each client and include a wide variety of professional services, project, and talent solutions. By always striving for excellence and focusing on the human aspect of our business, we work seamlessly with our talent and clients to match the right solutions to the right opportunities. Learn more about us at inspyrsolutions.com.

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