Senior Buyer: Streamline Procurement & Supplier Partnerships

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 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.