Buyer/Planner

Adecco; Gloucester (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401K plan

Paid Sick Leave

Commuter benefits

EAP program

Holiday pay

Job summary

Adecco is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Buyer for the Gloucester, MA area. The role supports manufacturing operations by securing materials, managing supplier schedules, and ensuring on-time delivery while balancing cost, quality, and supplier performance.

You will lead cross-functional effort across engineering, manufacturing, and program management, handle MRPs, and drive continuous improvement in purchasing processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Operations, or related field.
• 2-4 years of purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or materials management experience.
• Experience with MRP systems and supplier management processes.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure uninterrupted material supply to support manufacturing operations and customer demand.
• Manage supplier schedules, including pull-ins, push-outs, and order adjustments based on MRP requirements.
• Lead cross-functional efforts to resolve supply chain challenges by partnering with engineering, manufacturing, program management, and supplier management teams.
• Procure materials and services while balancing cost, quality, supplier reliability, and delivery requirements.
• Manage inventory levels and support excess and obsolete inventory reduction initiatives.
• Lead assigned purchasing and procurement projects, ensuring objectives related to cost, schedule, and scope are met.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships while handling complex and sensitive business matters professionally.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and assist in training team members on purchasing processes and best practices.

Skills

MRP systems

Supplier management

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Job description

Supply Chain Buyer - Gloucester, MA

Pay: Competitive, based on experience
Schedule: Full-Time | Monday-Friday | 1st Shift

Adecco is currently seeking an experienced Supply Chain Buyer for an exciting opportunity in the Gloucester, MA area. This role is ideal for procurement professionals who thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoy collaborating across departments to ensure material availability, supplier performance, and operational success.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure uninterrupted material supply to support manufacturing operations and customer demand.
• Manage supplier schedules, including pull-ins, push-outs, and order adjustments based on MRP requirements.
• Lead cross-functional efforts to resolve supply chain challenges by partnering with engineering, manufacturing, program management, and supplier management teams.
• Procure materials and services while balancing cost, quality, supplier reliability, and delivery requirements.
• Manage inventory levels and support excess and obsolete inventory reduction initiatives.
• Lead assigned purchasing and procurement projects, ensuring objectives related to cost, schedule, and scope are met.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships while handling complex and sensitive business matters professionally.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and assist in training team members on purchasing processes and best practices.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Operations, or a related field.
• 2-4 years of purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or materials management experience.
• Experience working with MRP systems and supplier management processes.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.

Preferred:

• Knowledge of supply chain and procurement best practices.
• Experience supporting manufacturing or industrial operations.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and experience leading projects or cross-functional initiatives.
• Understanding of inventory control, shortage management, supplier negotiations, and cost management.

Key Skills

• Purchase Order Management
• Material Requirements Planning (MRP)
• Supplier Selection and Relationship Management
• RFQ Management and Vendor Negotiations
• Inventory Management and Excess & Obsolete Reduction
• Allocation and Shortage Management
• Dispute Resolution
• Change Control
• Cost Reduction and Cost Management
• Communication and Influencing Skills
• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

Pay Details: $36.00 to $38.00 per hour

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• short-term disability
• additional voluntary benefits
• EAP program
• commuter benefits
• a 401K plan
• Paid Sick Leave
• any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law
• Holiday pay

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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