Procurement Planner (MRP) – Manufacturing Supply Chain

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

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.