Buyer II

CoorsTek, Inc.; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

CoorsTek, Inc. in Worcester, MA is seeking a Buyer II to oversee purchasing for the plant, including raw materials, equipment, and services. You will manage POs, coordinate with suppliers, and drive cost and risk reduction through sourcing and project management.

You will analyze spend, monitor supplier performance, and collaborate with QA to resolve discrepancies. A Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of procurement experience are expected; CPSM preferred.

Qualifications

• At least a bachelor’s degree in business or a related field.
• 4+ years of buying/procurement experience.
• CPSM or similar certification preferred.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency with ERP and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Issue and manage purchase orders in line with policy and compliance.
• Ensure timely delivery by coordinating with suppliers and logistics.
• Resolve PO/invoice discrepancies with QA for corrective actions.
• Analyze spend data, generate reports, and leverage ERP and MS Office.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks; support annual risk assessments.
• Build strong supplier relationships and lead performance discussions and corrective actions.
• Attend weekly Tier meetings and report on supply chain projects and freight spend.

Skills

Supplier management

Cost analysis

Procurement

Sourcing

Project management

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain management, purchasing, or equivalent

CPSM or similar certification

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

It's exciting to work for a company that makes the world measurably better.

We're committed to bringing safety, quality, and customer focus to the business of advanced ceramics manufacturing.

Job Title

Buyer II

Responsible for the purchasing activities of an assigned plant or commodity, including but not limited to raw materials, equipment, tools, parts, supplies, and services. Through effective supplier management, this position ensures cost control and the timely delivery of quality products. The Buyer II leads site-level cost and risk reduction initiatives through effective sourcing and project management.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Responsible for issuing and managing purchase orders, ensuring adherence with CoorsTek policy, ethical standards, and compliance requirements.
• Ensure timely delivery by proactively working with suppliers to confirm POs, obtain progress updates, coordinate logistics, and expedite or expedite or expedite or expedite or expedite or expedite or expedite or expedite or expedite or expedite or expedite or expedite or expedite or expedite or expedite or expedite or expedite or expedite or expedite or expedite or expedite.
• Resolve discrepancies between the invoice, PO, and receiving documents, and work with quality on rejected items to facilitate corrective actions with the supplier.
• Categorize spend data and analyze procurement information to identify trends, patterns, and actionable insights. Capable of making informed recommendations, generating reports, and proficient in Microsoft Office and ERP software.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including vendor dependency, price volatility, and potential supply disruptions. Support the site-level annual risk assessment process.
• Build and maintain strong relationships and manage supplier performance related to quality, delivery, cost, responsiveness, and lead time. Lead supplier performance discussions and corrective actions when expectations are not met.
• Attend weekly Tier meeting and report out on current supply chain projects, current supplies, repairs & maintenance, and freight spend/budgets for the given month and quarter.
• Lead site or commodity-level sourcing projects. Utilize market data, cross-functional stakeholder input, and formal RFx processes to select the best supplier in terms of capability and total cost of ownership.
• Negotiate pricing agreements for items and services and ensure broader supply agreements are adhered to at the local site.
• Proactively identify and recommend process improvements that enhance procurement efficiency, strengthen purchasing controls, reduce transactional workload, and improve the internal stakeholder experience.
• Continuously monitor market conditions, supplier capacity, commodity trends, pricing fluctuations, and potential price increases. Assess potential business impacts and proactively recommend appropriate sourcing, negotiation, or risk mitigation strategies.
• Lead cross functional project teams at the site-level to execute cost savings initiatives, including cost savings idea generation, data analysis, supplier negotiations and project management.

Job Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain management, purchasing, or equivalent.
• Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) or similar certification is preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 4 years of buying/procurement experience.

Target Hiring Range

Annual Salary: USD 70,000.00 - USD 92,400.00

Actual compensation is commensurate with experience, skills and education. CoorsTek strives to give all qualified applicants equal opportunity and to make selection decisions on job related factors. Do not provide any information on the application which will indicate your race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law or regulation.

If you like working for a company that makes a real difference in the world, you'll enjoy your career with us!