Manufacturing Buyer / Supply Chain Procurement

Pyramid Consulting, Inc; Lynn (MA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Pyramid Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Buyer / Supply Chain Procurement on a 12+ month contract basis in Lynn, MA. The role focuses on ensuring material availability, supplier coordination, RFQ execution, and cost-effective procurement for manufacturing operations.

The incumbent will lead supplier negotiations, manage POs, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize inventory and supplier performance. Onsite in Lynn, MA with competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of purchasing/procurement/materials management experience.
• Hands-on experience managing purchase orders, supplier coordination, RFQs, and material availability.
• Knowledge of MRP, inventory management, shortage resolution, and supplier performance monitoring.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve procurement issues.
• Experience in semiconductor/electronics/high-tech manufacturing supply chains.
• Experience with ERP or procurement systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing activities and supplier commitments to ensure material availability.
• Manage supplier pull-ins/push-outs to align with MRP demand.
• Lead cross-functional efforts to resolve material shortages, supplier delays, and allocation constraints.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, program managers, and supplier teams to implement solutions.
• Prepare and execute RFQs, evaluate supplier quotations, and negotiate purchasing terms for cost, quality, and delivery.
• Lead inventory optimization and reduce excess/zero-demand inventory.
• Manage purchasing projects including cost, schedule, scope, and execution.
• Monitor supplier capacity, delivery, allocation, and responsiveness to mitigate risks.
• Manage purchase orders, supplier selection, disputes, change control, and purchasing exceptions.
• Analyze PPV and material cost opportunities to support cost management.
• Build and maintain supplier relationships to improve delivery performance.
• Share purchasing best practices and train colleagues.

Skills

Purchasing experience

RFQs & supplier coordination

MRP / inventory management

Analytical & negotiation skills

ERP / procurement systems

Project leadership (purchasing)

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Immediate need for a talented Manufacturing Buyer / Supply Chain Procurement. This is a 12+ Months Contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Lynn, MA (Onsite). Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested.

Job ID:26-15269

Pay Range: $30 - $36/hour. Traveler benefits as per agency package. (Benefits vary by vendor and assignment.)

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage purchasing activities and supplier commitments to ensure continuous material availability for manufacturing operations.
• Execute and manage supplier pull-ins and push-outs to align deliveries with Material Requirements Planning (MRP) demand.
• Lead cross-functional efforts to resolve material shortages, supplier delays, allocation constraints, and other complex supply issues.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, program managers, and supplier account management teams to develop and implement effective solutions.
• Prepare and execute RFQs, evaluate supplier quotations, and negotiate purchasing terms to achieve competitive costs while maintaining quality, reliability, and delivery requirements.
• Lead inventory optimization initiatives, including excess and zero-demand (E&Z) inventory reduction.
• Manage assigned purchasing projects, including cost, schedule, scope, and execution.
• Monitor supplier capacity, delivery performance, allocation, and responsiveness to identify and mitigate potential supply risks.
• Manage purchase orders, supplier selection, disputes, change control, and purchasing exceptions.
• Analyze purchase price variance (PPV) and material cost opportunities to support cost management objectives.
• Build and maintain productive supplier relationships to improve delivery performance and supply reliability.
• Manage sensitive purchasing information and communicate effectively with supplier leadership and internal stakeholders.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and contribute to more efficient purchasing and procurement operations.
• Share purchasing best practices and help train or support colleagues on departmental purchasing activities

Key Requirements and Technology Experience:

• 2–4 years of relevant experience in purchasing, procurement, buying, supply chain, or materials management.
• Hands-on experience managing purchase orders, supplier coordination, RFQs, and material availability.
• Working knowledge of MRP, inventory management, shortage resolution, and supplier performance monitoring.
• Experience coordinating with cross-functional stakeholders to resolve procurement and supply issues.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage purchasing priorities and projects with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to balance cost, quality, supplier reliability, and delivery timelines.
• Experience in semiconductor, electronics, industrial manufacturing, or high-tech supply chain environments.
• Knowledge of supplier capacity planning, allocation management, excess inventory reduction, and purchase price variance (PPV).
• Experience with ERP or procurement systems.
• Experience leading small purchasing projects, driving process improvements, or training colleagues.
• Familiarity with supplier dispute management, change control, and supply risk mitigation

Our client is a leading Healthcare Industry and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions.

Pyramid Consulting, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.