Senior Procurement Specialist

JMJ Phillip Group; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

JMJ Phillip Group is seeking an experienced procurement professional to manage strategic suppliers, purchasing activities, and material availability within a complex high-tech manufacturing environment. The role requires 5+ years in manufacturing procurement, semiconductor/electronic components knowledge, and ERP/MRP experience (Epicor preferred).

You will lead supplier negotiations, monitor performance, and drive inventory optimization with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, materials management, or supply chain within manufacturing.
• Experience purchasing semiconductor/electronic components in a manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor's degree in related field preferred.
• CPSM, CSCP, or CPIM certification is a plus.
• Strong supplier negotiation and relationship-management skills, including pricing, lead times, capacity, risk, and performance improvement.
• Experience managing strategic suppliers and resolving complex supply, delivery, and material issues.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing activities across assigned commodities and supplier base, including POs, acknowledgments, expedites, delivery commitments, cancellations, and schedule changes.
• Monitor material availability, shortages, lead times, and inventory levels to support production and customer requirements.
• Maintain accurate pricing, lead times, and planning data within ERP/MRP systems.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships while monitoring performance, capacity, quality, financial stability, and supply risk.
• Identify and lead initiatives focused on inventory optimization, lead-time reduction, supplier consolidation, and material flow improvements.
• Collaborate closely with Planning, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Operations to resolve supply and material issues.
• Analyze forecasts and supplier capacity to identify potential constraints and develop mitigation plans.
• Conduct supplier visits and audits as needed and provide guidance to Buyers and other Supply Chain team members.

Skills

Supplier negotiation

Relationship management

Forecast & capacity planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Procurement strategy

Education

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

Tools

Epicor ERP

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

An established high-technology manufacturer is seeking an experienced Procurement professional to manage strategic suppliers, purchasing activities, material availability, and supply chain initiatives within a complex manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage purchasing activities across assigned commodities and supplier base, including POs, acknowledgments, expedites, delivery commitments, cancellations, and schedule changes.
• Monitor material availability, shortages, lead times, and inventory levels to support production and customer requirements.
• Maintain accurate pricing, lead times, and planning data within ERP/MRP systems.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships while monitoring performance, capacity, quality, financial stability, and supply risk.
• Identify and lead initiatives focused on inventory optimization, lead-time reduction, supplier consolidation, and material flow improvements.
• Collaborate closely with Planning, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Operations to resolve supply and material issues.
• Analyze forecasts and supplier capacity to identify potential constraints and develop mitigation plans.
• Conduct supplier visits and audits as needed and provide guidance to Buyers and other Supply Chain team members.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, materials management, or supply chain within a manufacturing environment.
• Must have experience with purchasing semiconductor/electronic components in a manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or a related field preferred.
• CPSM, CSCP, or CPIM certification is a plus.
• Strong supplier negotiation and relationship-management skills, including pricing, lead times, capacity, risk, and performance improvement.
• Experience managing strategic suppliers and resolving complex supply, delivery, and material issues.
• Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP systems; Epicor experience is a plus.