Senior Materials Buyer: Impactful Procurement & Negotiation

Yoh, A Day & Zimmermann Company; Gloucester (MA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401(k) with savings options

Weekly pay + direct deposit

Life & Disability insurance

Reference bonuses

Job summary

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is seeking an Intermediate Materials Buyer in Gloucester, MA to drive procurement activities onsite. You will negotiate with suppliers, manage non-strategic vendors, issue RFQs, and partner with engineering and manufacturing to ensure cost-effective supply.

The role offers a strong pathway to permanent placement, with a dynamic, fast-paced environment and cross-functional collaboration across operations.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience.
• Experience negotiating with vendors and managing supplier relationships.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multitask and thrive under pressure.
• Solid understanding of inventory, logistics, and procurement strategies.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate pricing, delivery terms, and contracts with suppliers.
• Manage non-strategic vendors and ensure cost-effective procurement.
• Issue RFQs, analyze proposals, and drive supplier selection.
• Expedite orders and ensure timely delivery of materials.
• Partner with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams.
• Resolve material, receiving, and accounting discrepancies.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels and purchasing records.
• Continuously improve processes and supplier performance.

Skills

Vendor negotiations

Analytical skills

Inventory management

Procurement strategies

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field

Tools

SAP

Ariba

Job description

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is seeking an Intermediate Materials Buyer in Gloucester, MA to drive procurement activities onsite. You will negotiate with suppliers, manage non-strategic vendors, issue RFQs, and partner with engineering and manufacturing to ensure cost-effective supply.

The role offers a strong pathway to permanent placement, with a dynamic, fast-paced environment and cross-functional collaboration across operations.