Production Procurement Specialist II

Axcelis Technologies; Beverly (MA); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Axcelis Technologies in Beverly, MA is seeking a Production Buyer II to drive procurement excellence across manufacturing, planning, engineering, and suppliers. You will manage requisitions, POs, BOMs, and supplier records while supporting cost-saving initiatives and supplier performance.

The role requires 3–5 years in procurement, a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, and experience with ERP/MRP systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field.
• 3-5 years of procurement experience preferred.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working with suppliers and manufacturing operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze purchase requisitions and coordinate purchasing activities with manufacturing, planning, and engineering teams.
• Process purchase requisitions, purchase orders, purchase order changes, and RFQs with suppliers.
• Maintain procurement system data and ensure accuracy of supply chain information.
• Create and maintain BOMs, part numbers, and supplier records in enterprise systems.
• Support procurement initiatives including part parameter maintenance and supplier updates.
• Perform cost analysis and volume planning for assigned commodities and services.
• Monitor cost, schedule, and scope of supplier agreements to ensure best value.
• Develop new supply sources and evaluate alternative suppliers.
• Recommend cost-saving opportunities including make-versus-buy analyses and alternate sourcing.
• Work with suppliers and Quality Assurance to resolve quality and delivery issues.
• Support commodity management activities including market trend assessments and product availability reviews.
• Build expertise in assigned domestic/global commodity categories.

Skills

Procurement experience

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Axcelis Technologies in Beverly, MA is seeking a Production Buyer II to drive procurement excellence across manufacturing, planning, engineering, and suppliers. You will manage requisitions, POs, BOMs, and supplier records while supporting cost-saving initiatives and supplier performance.

The role requires 3–5 years in procurement, a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, and experience with ERP/MRP systems.