Senior Buyer

iAutomation; Franklin (MA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

iAutomation in Franklin, Massachusetts is seeking a Senior Buyer to oversee procurement for materials and services across production cycles. You will partner with Materials Management, Production, and Engineering to secure the best pricing and timely delivery.

The role requires 4+ years in purchasing within manufacturing, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and ERP experience (NetSuite/Oracle). This position emphasizes supplier relations, cost control, and data-driven decision making.

Qualifications

• Requires 4+ years’ experience with purchasing in a manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Business Administration, Supply Chain or Operations Management preferred.
• Experience with data analysis and a track record of cost, inventory and lead time reduction.
• Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite/Oracle a plus).

Responsibilities

• Establish strategies to improve supply chain and supplier relationships.
• Procure materials, components, and equipment to support production schedules.
• Plan, schedule and monitor movement of materials through development, prototype and production cycles.
• Expedite orders when necessary and optimize material costs.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Production, Sales, and Customer Service to support company growth.
• Identify problems and implement solutions to reduce inventory and non-value add work.

Skills

Data analysis

Cost reduction

Negotiation

Organizational skills

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Management/Business Administration/Supply Chain/Operations Management

CPIM/CPM certification a plus

Tools

NetSuite/Oracle ERP

Job description

iAutomation, a full-service automation company, developing robotic solutions and offering design, engineering, and integration (DE&I) services, product support, and production services, has an immediate opening for a Senior Buyer in Franklin, Massachusetts.

The Senior Buyer is responsible for directly facilitating the procurement of materials and related services required by the company. This position will oversee the purchasing function, collaborate closely with Materials Management, Outside Sales, Production and Planning, and support the company's overall growth plan.

• Establish strategies to improve supply chain, solve shortage issues and strengthen supplier relationships.
• Partner with key, strategic vendors to obtain best pricing and accurate delivery.
• Obtain materials, components, and equipment, as required by the production schedule.
• Plan, schedule and monitor the movement of materials through the development, prototype and production cycle.
• Expedite orders where necessary.
• Establish and maintain relations with suppliers and appropriate representatives.
• Direct and procure supplier technical and operating expertise as required to internal customer.
• Maintain an awareness of materials and procurement concepts.
• Verify data accuracy, report problems to appropriate parties.
• Develop written procedures for routine protocols and keep them current for the Purchasing Department.
• Identify problem areas and brainstorm and execute solutions.
• Complete special projects for the Operations department.
• Track progress of parts to ensure time schedules and delivery.
• Partner with engineering on new product introductions, including early supplier involvement.
• Implement improvement processes to reduce inventory and non-value add work.
• Monitor, analyze, and report material variances to standard cost.
• Collaborate with Customer Service, Sales, Accounting, Production and Warehouse.
• Responsible for optimizing material costs through vendor analysis, quality, schedule, cost evaluation, etc.
• Apply cost effective measures as related to support standard cost and make/buy decisions.

Education and Experience

Requires 4+ years’ experience with purchasing in a manufacturing environment and a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Business Administration, Supply Chain or Operations Management is preferred.

• Experience with data analysis
• Track record of cost, inventory and lead time reduction
• Ability to adapt to a high volume, fast paced environment
• Certification in CPM, CPIM or APICS a plus
• Experience with an ERP system required, NetSuite/Oracle is a plus
• Detail oriented
• Self-motivated
• Strong organizational and negotiating skills

Salary Range

$91,900 - $105,848 annually.

This range reflects the expected base pay for this position in Massachusetts and is based on internal equity and the established job family compensation structure. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, qualifications, and performance.

For questions regarding the opportunity please email [e-mail].

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