Senior Purchasing & Supplier Negotiation Expert

Belcan; Harvard (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Belcan is seeking a Procurement Professional in Massachusetts to identify, qualify, and manage suppliers for complex, high-dollar parts and services. You will drive negotiations, develop source strategies, and coordinate cross-functional teams to meet cost, quality, and delivery targets.

Responsibilities include supplier risk assessments, site visits, and performance monitoring. The role requires a Bachelor's in business/related field and substantial procurement experience, with CPT/APICS

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field and experience which has provided both theoretical and practical knowledge in the field.
• Six or more years of increasingly responsible related experience is typically required.
• CPM/CPIM or APICS certification desired but not required.
• LEAN and SixSigma quality training helpful but not required.
• Experience working in an MRP environment desired.
• Thorough knowledge of purchasing and negotiating methods, principles, and concepts.
• Knowledge of industry practices, general business operations, and policies.
• Knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements related to procurement.
• Ability to assess and implement continuous improvement principles and techniques.
• Proficiency with standard business software and purchasing/materials systems (EDI or MRP).
• Ability to handle diverse problems and coordinate across teams.
• Ability to negotiate effectively for best prices and terms.

Responsibilities

• Identifies and recommends suppliers and prepares statements of work.
• Performs supplier risk assessments for capacity.
• Conducts supplier site visits and evaluates production capability.
• Evaluates proposals and negotiates price, delivery, quality, and service.
• Issues purchase orders with negotiated terms and imports when needed.
• Monitors supplier performance and drives corrective actions.
• Resolves quality discrepancies and facilitates inspections.
• Negotiates and settles claims related to shipments and changes.
• Ensures compliance with procurement requirements and governmental policies.
• Prepares complex reports and analyses and supports continuous improvement initiatives.
• Trains and mentors staff and shares knowledge across teams.

Skills

Supplier negotiation

Supplier evaluation

Contract drafting

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Leadership

Communication skills

Problem solving

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

MRP systems

EDI

Job description

Belcan is seeking a Procurement Professional in Massachusetts to identify, qualify, and manage suppliers for complex, high-dollar parts and services. You will drive negotiations, develop source strategies, and coordinate cross-functional teams to meet cost, quality, and delivery targets.

Responsibilities include supplier risk assessments, site visits, and performance monitoring. The role requires a Bachelor's in business/related field and substantial procurement experience, with CPT/APICS