Procurement Specialist - Lean Purchasing and Oracle

Ralliant; Boxborough (MA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Ralliant Corporation is seeking a Buyer (Level I/II) in Boxborough, MA to manage tactical and strategic purchasing, ensuring material availability and supplier performance to meet production schedules. The role collaborates with engineering, quality, and production to drive cost savings and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in a related field with 3-5 years of purchasing or supply chain experience, including lean manufacturing and strong Oracle knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in purchasing, production planning, scheduling, production leadership, or supply chain.
• Experience in a lean manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of purchasing processes, supplier management, and strategic planning.
• In-depth knowledge of Oracle purchasing transactions and departmental processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing activities, purchase orders, and supplier commitments to support production schedules.
• Monitor supplier acknowledgments, delivery dates, pricing, and material availability; proactively resolve shortages and delays.
• Support supplier Material Review Requests (MRRs) and Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) in collaboration with Engineering, Quality, and Production.
• Coordinate material forecasting and inventory levels to minimize shortages and excess inventory.
• Build supplier relationships, resolve pricing discrepancies, and negotiate cost improvements.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining quality, delivery, and service requirements.
• Use Oracle to execute purchasing transactions and maintain accurate order information.
• Participate in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives focused on waste elimination and operational efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with purchasing policies, applicable regulations, and ethical standards.

Skills

Lean manufacturing experience

Strategic purchasing

Supplier management

Negotiation

Communication

Decision-making

Education

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

Tools

Oracle

Job description

Ralliant Corporation is seeking a Buyer (Level I/II) in Boxborough, MA to manage tactical and strategic purchasing, ensuring material availability and supplier performance to meet production schedules. The role collaborates with engineering, quality, and production to drive cost savings and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in a related field with 3-5 years of purchasing or supply chain experience, including lean manufacturing and strong Oracle knowledge.