Onsite Materials Buyer-Gloucester, MA

Yoh Services LLC; Gloucester (MA); On-site; USD 46,838 - 53,726; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits

401K Retirement Savings Plan

Life & Disability Insurance

Employee Discount Programs

Job summary

Yoh Services LLC is seeking an Onsite Materials Buyer for a 12-month contract position based in Gloucester, Massachusetts. The role involves negotiating terms with suppliers, procuring necessary materials, and collaborating closely with engineering and other departments to manage inventory effectively.

The ideal candidate should have 3 to 5 years of experience in procurement, solid interpersonal skills, and proficiency in procurement software. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as 401K contributions.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in purchasing or procurement is required.
• Leadership skills to guide less experienced colleagues.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate pricing and terms of purchase with suppliers.
• Procure materials at the lowest cost considering quality and urgency.
• Lead purchasing activities with manufacturing and engineering.

Skills

Solid interpersonal skills

Strong analytical skills

Explains complex information

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field

Tools

SAP

SCV

ARIBA

Job description

Onsite Materials Buyer – 12 Month Contract (to Hire)

Location: Gloucester, Massachusetts.

Pay Rate: $34 to $39 per hour.

The Big Picture – Top Skills You Should Possess

• Solid interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Explains complex information to others in straightforward situations

What You Will Be Doing

• Negotiates pricing and other terms of purchase under supervision, managing non‑strategic suppliers (≈$5M) and quoting materials.
• Procures materials, components, equipment, and services at the lowest cost while considering quality, reliability, and urgency.
• Expedites and ensures the timely receipt of materials.
• Works with engineering and MPM or SCM to recommend new suppliers, issue RFQs, analyze proposals, negotiate prices and delivery, issue and adjust purchase orders, follow up on orders, verify delivery, approve payment, and maintain records.
• Negotiates vendor contracts as appropriate and follows purchasing business processes.
• Leads purchasing activities with manufacturing and engineering departments to maintain inventory at planned levels.
• Leads problem resolution for material‑related accounting and receiving issues.

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines.
• Understands supply‑chain processes and purchasing strategies.
• Knowledge of inventory management and logistics.
• Familiarity with contract management and vendor relations.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate with vendors, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Ability to work well under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.

Business Expertise

• Knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; awareness of competition and differentiating factors.
• Significant experience in purchasing or procurement, typically 3 to 5 years.
• Experience in a similar industry or with specific products relevant to the client may be required.

What You Need to Bring to the Table

• Leadership – Acts as a resource for less experienced colleagues and may lead small projects with manageable risks.
• Problem Solving – Solves complex problems, brings fresh perspectives, and uses judgment from multiple information sources.
• Impact – Impacts customer, operational, project, or service activities within own team and related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies.
• Interpersonal Skills – Explains difficult or sensitive information, builds consensus, negotiates favorably, analyzes vendors, evaluates product quality, utilizes procurement software (SAP/SCV/ARIBA), manages multiple projects, and demonstrates motivation, initiative, collaboration, connectivity, and coaching.

Preferred Qualifications / Bonus Points

• A bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain management, procurement, or a related field (preferred).
• Data analysis, inventory management, procurement processes, and supply‑chain technology proficiency.
• Proficiency in procurement software SAP, SCV, ARIBA.
• Effective communication, negotiation, critical thinking, and problem‑solving skills.
• 3 to 5 years of experience.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Direct Deposit & weekly e‑payroll
• Employee Discount Programs
• Referral Bonus Programs
• Certification and training opportunities
• Health Savings Account (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• MetLife Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Visit https://www.yoh.com/applicants-with-disabilities to contact us if you are an individual with a disability and require accommodation in the application process.

For California applicants, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All of the material job duties described in this posting are job duties for which a criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment.

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