Materials Buyer & Procurement Specialist (12+ Mo Contract)

Pyramid Consulting, Inc; Lynn (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Pyramid Consulting, Inc. has an immediate opening for a Materials Buyer / Procurement Specialist located onsite in Lynn, MA. This 12+ months contract role focuses on ensuring timely availability of parts and materials and supporting manufacturing continuity.

You will manage purchase orders, coordinate with suppliers, run RFQs, compare quotes, and negotiate pricing while balancing cost, quality, and delivery. Excellent communication and teamwork are essential in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or related field.
• Familiarity with purchase orders, supplier coordination, order tracking, or inventory management.
• Basic understanding of RFQs, supplier quotations, and material planning.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work with suppliers and cross-functional teams.
• Experience in manufacturing, semiconductor, electronics, or industrial supply chain.
• Familiarity with ERP systems, MRP, or purchasing platforms.
• Exposure to supplier negotiations, shortage management, excess inventory reduction, PPV.

Responsibilities

• Manage and follow up on purchase orders to ensure timely availability of parts and materials.
• Track supplier commitments, shipments, and delivery status to minimize delays.
• Coordinate with suppliers to resolve delivery delays and invoicing issues.
• Adjust order schedules with pull-ins/push-outs based on demand changes.
• Support inventory management and E&Z inventory reduction initiatives.
• Prepare RFQs, compare quotations, and support negotiations for pricing.
• Balance cost, quality, supplier reliability, and urgency of needs.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and program management to address shortages.
• Maintain accurate PO records and follow purchasing processes.
• Assist with supplier performance monitoring and dispute resolution.
• Identify supply risks and elevate issues requiring management support.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Collaborative

Tools

ERP systems

MRP

Purchasing platforms

Job description

Pyramid Consulting, Inc. has an immediate opening for a Materials Buyer / Procurement Specialist located onsite in Lynn, MA. This 12+ months contract role focuses on ensuring timely availability of parts and materials and supporting manufacturing continuity.

You will manage purchase orders, coordinate with suppliers, run RFQs, compare quotes, and negotiate pricing while balancing cost, quality, and delivery. Excellent communication and teamwork are essential in a fast-paced environment.