Senior Mechanical Buyer

DeWinter Group; Methuen (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

DeWinter Group in Methuen, MA is seeking a Senior Mechanical Buyer to lead sourcing of mechanical components and raw materials in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

You will negotiate pricing, manage NetSuite-driven procurement, and collaborate with plant teams to drive cost reductions while ensuring quality and on-time delivery. This role is onsite full-time at the Methuen facility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of mechanical buying experience in manufacturing environments.
• Proficiency with Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables) and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic purchasing for mechanical parts, sheet metal, plastics, and specialty components using NetSuite demand planning.
• Collaborate on-site with plant floor, quality, and engineering teams to resolve shortages and quality issues.
• Manage supplier relationships, onboarding, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Review drawings and BOMs to assess supplier capabilities and accurate quoting.
• Lead negotiations to establish long-term pricing agreements and cost reductions.

Skills

Mechanical procurement experience

NetSuite

Excel

Onsite collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business/Supply Chain or related

Tools

NetSuite

Excel

Job description

Senior Mechanical Buyer

Discover a dynamic opportunity to lead procurement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment as a Senior Mechanical Buyer. This pivotal role involves managing the sourcing, negotiation, and procurement of critical mechanical components and raw materials, ensuring seamless production flow and optimizing costs. Join a dedicated team where your expertise will directly impact the company’s supply chain efficiency and product quality, working onsite in a collaborative setting near the Methuen/Lawrence border.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute strategic purchase orders for custom mechanical parts, fabricated sheet metal, plastics, and specialty components via NetSuite demand planning.
• Collaborate closely on-site with plant floor, quality, and engineering teams to resolve material shortages, discrepancies, and quality issues.
• Manage supplier relationships, including onboarding, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Review engineering drawings and BOMs to assess supplier manufacturing capabilities and ensure precise quoting.
• Lead negotiations to establish long-term pricing agreements, cost reductions, and supplier performance improvements.
• Partner with Manufacturing Engineering on ECOs and prototype sourcing for new product introductions.

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of mechanical buying experience, ideally within small to mid-sized manufacturing environments.
• Proficiency in Excel, including VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables.
• Hands-on experience with large ERP systems, particularly NetSuite, for procurement and inventory management.
• Ability to work onsite full-time, managing multiple priorities in a hands-on manufacturing setting.

Nice to Have Skills

• Experience with small to medium manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with low-cost regional sourcing, especially from Asia and Mexico.
• Knowledge of managing procurement for sheet-metal fabrications (stamping, welding, laser cutting) and plastic molded components (injection molding, rotomolding, thermoforming).
• Certifications like APICS (CPIM/CSP) or ISM (CPM/CPSM).

Preferred Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related disciplines.
• 5+ years of experience in mechanical procurement within a manufacturing setting.

Other Requirements

• This is an onsite role located in Methuen, MA; 5 days per week at the facility.
• Occasional demand planning analysis and supplier evaluations.
• Confidence working in a fast-paced, detailed environment with a focus on quality and cost efficiency.

This is an exceptional chance to leverage your procurement expertise in a hands-on, collaborative environment, contributing directly to manufacturing excellence and operational success.