Procurement Buyer

JMJ Phillip Group; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

JMJ Phillip Group is partnering with a high-technology manufacturer to hire an experienced Procurement professional to manage strategic suppliers, purchasing activities, and material availability within a complex manufacturing environment.

In this on-site Massachusetts role, you will lead supplier negotiations, monitor lead times, and drive initiatives on inventory optimization while collaborating with Planning, Engineering, and Operations to resolve supply issues and keep production on track.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement or supply chain in manufacturing.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or related field.
• CSCP/CPSM/CPIM certification is a plus.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems, Epicor preferred.
• Experience with suppliers for precision machined parts, electronics, or aerospace domains preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing across commodities and supplier base, including POs and deliveries.
• Monitor material availability, lead times, and inventory to support production.
• Maintain pricing, lead times, and planning data in ERP/MRP systems.
• Develop supplier relationships and monitor performance, capacity, and risk.
• Lead initiatives on inventory optimization, lead-time reduction, and supplier consolidation.
• Collaborate with Planning, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality and Operations to resolve issues.
• Analyze forecasts and supplier capacity to identify constraints and mitigation plans.
• Conduct supplier visits and audits and guide Buyers and other team members.

Skills

Supplier negotiation

Strategic sourcing

ERP/MRP

Inventory management

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or related field

Tools

Epicor ERP

Job description

An established high-technology manufacturer is seeking an experienced Procurement professional to manage strategic suppliers, purchasing activities, material availability, and supply chain initiatives within a complex manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage purchasing activities across assigned commodities and supplier base, including POs, acknowledgements, expedites, delivery commitments, cancellations, and schedule changes.
• Monitor material availability, shortages, lead times, and inventory levels to support production and customer requirements.
• Maintain accurate pricing, lead times, and planning data within ERP/MRP systems.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships while monitoring performance, capacity, quality, financial stability, and supply risk.
• Identify and lead initiatives focused on inventory optimization, lead-time reduction, supplier consolidation, and material flow improvements.
• Collaborate closely with Planning, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Operations to resolve supply and material issues.
• Analyze forecasts and supplier capacity to identify potential constraints and develop mitigation plans.
• Conduct supplier visits and audits as needed and provide guidance to Buyers and other Supply Chain team members.

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, materials management, or supply chain within a manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or a related field
• CPSM, CSCP, or CPIM certification is a plus.
• Experience managing strategic suppliers and resolving complex supply, delivery, and material issues.
• Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP systems; Epicor experience is a plus.
• Experience purchasing or managing suppliers for precision machined parts, sheet metal, electromechanical assemblies, motors/motion components, cable assemblies, vacuum components, electronics, or PCBAs.
• Background in semiconductor equipment, robotics, medical devices, aerospace, industrial automation, precision manufacturing, or other advanced manufacturing is preferred.
• Strong supplier negotiation and relationship-management skills, including pricing, lead times, capacity, risk, and performance improvement.