Senior Buyer - Electro-Mechanical Products

Harmonic Drive LLC; Beverly (MA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Harmonic Drive LLC in Beverly, MA, is seeking a Senior Buyer for Electro-Mechanical Products. The role develops procurement strategies, manages supplier performance, and supports AS9100/ISO 9001 compliance. Strong MRP/ERP skills and English communication are essential.

The Senior Buyer collaborates with cross-functional teams to optimize landed costs, maintain appropriate inventory levels, and address supply chain disruptions. International travel is possible.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment; CPM/CPIM preferred.
• Proven ability to develop and execute procurement strategies.
• Strong working knowledge of MRP and ERP systems.
• Excellent English communication and negotiation skills.
• Familiarity with AS9100/ISO 9001 quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Create purchase orders and maintain open PO lines with suppliers.
• Manage supplier performance metrics including on-time delivery and quality.
• Drive corrective actions for supplier deficiencies and process improvements.
• Develop procurement strategies to optimize total landed cost.
• Maintain inventory levels to meet company needs and control costs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business needs.
• Escalate supply chain disruptions, order discrepancies, or contracts as needed.
• Interpret and manage MRP data to meet objectives.
• Knowledge of EDI platforms and import logistics; understand Incoterms.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier management

English communication

MRP data

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

CPIM

CPM

Tools

ERP systems

MS Office

Microsoft Dynamics AX

Blueprint reading

Job description

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Senior Buyer - Electro-Mechanical Products
Beverly, MA • Purchasing

Full-time

Description

The Senior Buyer – Electro-Mechanical Products is responsible for the development, planning and execution of procurement strategies for precision electro-mechanical commodities and supports related administrative functions to maintain AS9100 certification. Strong working knowledge of MRP and best purchasing practices are a must.

Requirements

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Create purchase orders; maintain accurate, open PO lines to define inbound quantities and due dates from suppliers.
• Mange supplier performance including key performance metrics such as on-time-delivery and quality assurance rating.
• Drive problem solving and corrective action for suppliers with process or execution deficiencies.
• Work with cross-functional teams to support Company needs and provide best solutions.
• Develop, implement and negotiate procurement strategies to provide best total landed cost.
• Maintain inventory levels to meet Company needs while achieving cost management goals.
• Partner with internal customers as needed to expedite purchase requisitions or identify solutions for supply chain disruptions, to include the sourcing of alternative providers as needed.
• Appropriately escalate any known supply chain disruptions, order discrepancies or contract matters for internal review and remediation.
• Proven experience driving continuous process improvement and cost savings
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written in English
• Strong negotiating and organizational skills
• Ability to interpret and manage MRP data to meet company objectives.
• Working knowledge of ERP, blueprint reading, MS Office, Microsoft Dynamics A/X (helpful)
• Knowledge of Quality (AS9100, ISO 9001)
• Knowledge of EDI platforms for Purchasing
• Knowledge of Import Logistics and International Commercial Terms

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no direct reports.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, some of which may be done with accommodations.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate both verbally and in writing. The employee is frequently required to move about the office, use a computer, and reach with hands and arms. May be necessary to lift up to 30 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time salaried position which operates during normal business hours Monday through Friday.

Travel

Some International travel is expected for this position.

Required Education and Experience

• 5+ years of working in a manufacturing environment, CPM, CPIM preferred

Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Harmonic Drive LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

U.S. Export Controls Requirements: This job may require access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by the export laws of the United States. Candidates are required to provide proof of either US citizenship, Permanent US residency or classification as a protected individual as defined in 8 USC 1324b (a) (3).

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.