Senior Buyer: Strategic Sourcing for Manufacturing

Pelican; Deerfield (MA); Presencial; USD 85.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Vacation purchase option

401(k) match

Pet insurance

Health Savings Account

Wellness program

Mental wellness program

Celebration days

Recognition program

Employee discounts

Referral program

New England location

On-site gym

Premium Pelican products

Descripción de la vacante

Pelican Products in South Deerfield, MA is seeking a Buyer III to manage purchasing activities, build supplier relationships, and drive sourcing strategies for our manufacturing operations. You will negotiate contracts, pursue cost savings, and collaborate across departments to ensure material availability for production.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Business or Supply Chain, 5–7 years in procurement, and strong negotiation and supplier-management skills.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• 5–7 years of purchasing or procurement experience.
• Strong knowledge of purchasing procedures, sourcing strategies, and supplier management within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience negotiating supplier contracts, pricing, and purchasing agreements.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and engineering specifications.
• Experience managing purchasing activities, inventory levels, and supplier performance.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and collaborate across departments.
• Must be eligible to receive information controlled under ITAR and CUI.

Responsabilidades

• Purchase materials, components, and supplies to support production schedules and inventory requirements.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure competitive pricing, quality, and on-time delivery.
• Negotiate supplier contracts, pricing, and purchasing agreements to improve overall value.
• Develop and execute commodity strategies and purchasing plans that support business objectives.
• Identify and qualify new suppliers, including alternative sourcing options and new technologies.
• Partner with New Product Development teams to identify cost-effective sourcing solutions for new products.
• Drive year-over-year purchasing productivity improvements of more than 3% through cost reduction initiatives and supplier consolidation.
• Monitor market trends, supplier performance, and commodity costs to anticipate supply chain risks and opportunities.
• Manage purchase orders, vendor information, and material master data within the ERP system.
• Coordinate shipments with suppliers to ensure materials arrive on time and production requirements are met.
• Analyze inventory levels, reconcile discrepancies, and identify excess or obsolete materials.
• Conduct root cause analysis for material shortages, missed deliveries, and nonconforming products to prevent recurring issues.
• Evaluate suppliers based on quality, service, delivery, and overall performance.
• Conduct supplier visits and evaluations to assess capabilities and compliance with company requirements.
• Review technical drawings and specifications to ensure purchased materials meet engineering and manufacturing requirements.
• Support ISO compliance, purchasing procedures, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide guidance and training to other Buyers as needed.

Conocimientos

Negotiation

Supplier relationship management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Procurement strategy

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Business / Supply Chain Management

Herramientas

ERP systems

MS Excel

Descripción del empleo

Pelican Products in South Deerfield, MA is seeking a Buyer III to manage purchasing activities, build supplier relationships, and drive sourcing strategies for our manufacturing operations. You will negotiate contracts, pursue cost savings, and collaborate across departments to ensure material availability for production.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Business or Supply Chain, 5–7 years in procurement, and strong negotiation and supplier-management skills.