Senior Procurement Buyer III — Strategic Sourcing

Pelican Products; Deerfield (MA); In loco; USD 70.000 - 95.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Paid time off

401(k) match

Health Savings Account

Pet insurance

Wellness program

Mental wellness program

Employee discounts

On-site gym

Descrizione del lavoro

Pelican Products in Deerfield, MA is seeking a Buyer III to manage procurement for production and supplier relations. This role requires 5–7 years of purchasing experience and the ability to interpret technical drawings, negotiate contracts, and optimize costs.

The successful candidate will drive supplier strategies, ensure on-time delivery, and collaborate across departments. ITAR eligibility and strong communication are essential for success in this role.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• 5–7 years of purchasing or procurement experience.
• Experience with purchasing procedures, sourcing strategies, and supplier management in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience negotiating supplier contracts, pricing, and purchasing agreements.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and engineering specifications.
• 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.
• ITAR and CUI information handling eligibility.

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 and supplier consolidation.
• Monitor market trends, supplier performance, and commodity costs to anticipate 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 shortages, missed deliveries, and nonconforming products.
• Evaluate suppliers based on quality, service, delivery, and performance.

Conoscenze

Purchasing experience

Supplier management

Negotiation skills

Interpret technical drawings

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Business or Supply Chain

Strumenti

ERP systems

Descrizione del lavoro

Pelican Products in Deerfield, MA is seeking a Buyer III to manage procurement for production and supplier relations. This role requires 5–7 years of purchasing experience and the ability to interpret technical drawings, negotiate contracts, and optimize costs.

The successful candidate will drive supplier strategies, ensure on-time delivery, and collaborate across departments. ITAR eligibility and strong communication are essential for success in this role.