Senior Buyer - Electro-Mechanical Parts & Cost Optimization

Harmonic Drive LLC; Beverly (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Harmonic Drive LLC seeks a Senior Buyer – Electro-Mechanical Products to lead procurement strategies for precision components and sustain AS9100 compliance. You will manage PO lines, supplier performance, and cross-functional collaboration across engineering and manufacturing.

Required BSBA and 5+ years in manufacturing; CPM/CPIM preferred. International travel may be involved and ERP, MS Office, and Dynamics AX experience is expected.

Qualifications

• BSBA required.
• 5+ years of working in a manufacturing environment.
• CPM or CPIM preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain accurate, open PO lines with inbound quantities and due dates.
• Manage supplier performance with KPIs like on-time delivery and QA rating.
• Initiate problem solving and corrective actions for suppliers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support company needs.
• Develop, implement and negotiate procurement strategies for best total landed cost.
• Maintain inventory levels to meet company needs and cost goals.
• Expedite purchase requisitions and source alternative providers to mitigate disruptions.
• Drive continuous process improvement and cost savings.
• Communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing.
• Possess strong negotiating and organizational skills.
• Interpret and manage MRP data to meet objectives.
• Utilize ERP, blueprint reading, MS Office, and Microsoft Dynamics AX.

Skills

Procurement strategy

MRP literacy

Negotiation skills

Supplier management

Cross-functional collaboration

English communication

Cost savings

Education

BSBA

Tools

ERP system

MS Office

Microsoft Dynamics AX

EDI platforms

Job description

Harmonic Drive LLC seeks a Senior Buyer – Electro-Mechanical Products to lead procurement strategies for precision components and sustain AS9100 compliance. You will manage PO lines, supplier performance, and cross-functional collaboration across engineering and manufacturing.

Required BSBA and 5+ years in manufacturing; CPM/CPIM preferred. International travel may be involved and ERP, MS Office, and Dynamics AX experience is expected.