Senior Buyer: Strategic Sourcing & Procurement

Pelican Products, Inc.; Deerfield (MA); In loco; USD 65.000 - 105.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

401(k) plan with immediate match

Health Savings Account contribution

Paid time off and holidays

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Descrizione del lavoro

Pelican Products, Inc. in South Deerfield, MA is seeking a Buyer III to manage purchasing activities essential to production. You will develop supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and drive cost-effective sourcing strategies for current and new products.

You will ensure on-time deliveries, maintain ERP data, and support ISO compliance while collaborating across departments to optimize procurement processes.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 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.

Mansioni

• 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, supplier consolidation, make-or-buy analysis, and low-cost country sourcing.
• 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.

Conoscenze

Purchasing

Supplier management

Negotiation

Technical drawings interpretation

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Strumenti

ERP systems

Descrizione del lavoro

Pelican Products, Inc. in South Deerfield, MA is seeking a Buyer III to manage purchasing activities essential to production. You will develop supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and drive cost-effective sourcing strategies for current and new products.

You will ensure on-time deliveries, maintain ERP data, and support ISO compliance while collaborating across departments to optimize procurement processes.