Sr. Buyer (25930)

Neotech; Westborough (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Employee assistance program

Job summary

NEOTech in Westborough, MA is seeking a planning and purchasing expert to balance demand, finished goods inventory, and replenishment while aligning with company policies. You will mentor staff, lead cross-functional projects, and prepare performance reports for leadership.

The role requires ERP/MRP experience, strong communication, and the ability to coordinate with production sites to meet supply targets and improve efficiency.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field preferred.
• Three to five years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (Epicor, SAP, Oracle) required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and purchase finished goods to balance demand and inventory targets.
• Lead cross-functional process improvement projects and mentor staff.
• Prepare reports on demand management and purchasing system performance.
• Collaborate with Production Sites to set goals and report performance.
• Manage purchase orders in SAP and monitor supplier delivery.

Skills

Supply chain planning

Purchasing management

ERP/MRP knowledge

Vendor negotiations

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Associate degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field

High school diploma or equivalent

Equivalent work experience considered

Tools

Epicor

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Westborough 0NK54 - Westborough, MA 01581, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 Salary/year, Job Shift: 1st,

• Responsible for Planning and Purchasing activities for Demand Management of Finished Goods inventory management and replenishment planning balancing sales/customer requirements and company inventory management policies & guidelines
• Assist Management with prioritizing and achieving dept. projects, process improvements, metrics, and objectives to align with company BSC Goals
• Mentor junior staff and facilitate hands-on training with all stakeholders as needed
• Lead, and/or participate in dept./cross functional process improvement projects; manage small projects & ad hoc requests from internal customers
• Prepare reports as needed on Finished Goods Demand Management On-Time Performance and purchasing system performance; prepare presentations on improvements for management as needed
• Work closely with Production Sites to set improvement goals and objectives; manage performance and report out to management and team
• Sets, Plans, and Monitors inventory levels based on customer requirements and company target levels; ensures adequate planning and forecasting to maintain supply chain stability. Reports out batch plans and any exception management to customers, Sales, and Management.
• Identify inventory aging issues proactively and manage with Sales to reduce risk of expired goods and impacts to Production Plants
• Manages delivery schedule with Production Plants and Production Planners to ensure Finished Goods material availability per Demand Management requirements
• Processes purchase requisitions in SAP and creates POs for items such as Samples, Trading Goods, and Finished Goods while ensuring compliance with Neotech purchasing procedures and user requirements. May also order Raw Materials/Packaging, Operational Supplies, Services, and Capital Equipment.
• Works closely with Production Planners / Sites to resolve supply chain issues, pricing discrepancies and delivery terms; ad hoc negotiation as required; may attend meetings with suppliers / plants
• Manage sales forecast integration into ERP system, reporting issues and variances to management and sales
• Generates and reviews forecast variance reports, sets action plans, and drives resolution to close gaps and risks collaboratively with Sales, Production Planners, and other customer facing roles
• Assist Management by preparing for and/or representing dept/function in audits, examples including ISO recertification, Accounting Audits, Customer Audits of Neotech, and Production Plant Auditing
• Identify and mitigate or eliminate risk in real time; proactively manage all risk in the supply chain collaborating with internal operations teams
• Communicate and negotiate with Sales, customer facing teams and Production Planners regularly to ensure risk management and Demand Planning objectives are met
• Read, interpret and execute MRP output weekly; place purchase orders or delivery plans and follow up on open order deliveries
• Monitor open Purchase Orders, delivery status, and resolve any on-time delivery performance issues proactively
• Develop, Document and Implement Planning & Procurement procedures to ensure compliance with internal and external guidelines
• Develop effective and efficient supply chain strategies and tactics to improve inventory planning, inventory management replenishment and disposition strategies - emphasis is placed on both the quantitative and qualitative approach in this role by managing and exceeding delivery expectations
• Data Maintenance - Updates all aspects of purchasing information in the system such as parts descriptions, vendors, pricing, lead times, planner codes, lot sizing, order minimums and maximums, etc.
• Drive efficiencies & better utilization of the SAP system
• Coordinate re-package, special handling R&D/Sampling requests, as needed to balance supply & demand of materials
• May research supply sources for Raw Materials, Trading Goods, and Packaging
• May work with customers in auditing customer inventory levels and with internal and external vendors to comply with inventory policies
• Prepares analysis and reports to management
• Other duties as may be assigned

Qualifications: Job Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Abilities

• Strong communication, leadership, process development and negotiation skills.
• Team player and highly motivated.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Successfully manage multiple, competing priorities with a strong sense of urgency and minimal direction.
• Self-starter with ability to work in a cross-functional team environment.

Experience/Education

• Associate degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.
• Three to five years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Previous lead or supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems such as Epicor, SAP, Oracle, or similar.
• Experience in a contract manufacturing, electronics, aerospace, or other high-mix manufacturing environment preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Working knowledge of purchasing and MRP systems.
• Understanding of manufacturing production schedules and material requirements.
• Ability to prioritize multiple urgent requests.
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems.
• Ability to analyze purchasing reports and identify issues requiring action.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Performance Measures

• Purchase order placement timeliness
• Material shortage reduction
• Supplier on-time delivery
• Past due purchase orders
• Buyer productivity
• Inventory accuracy
• Customer delivery support
• ERP data accuracy

Due to ITAR and / or CUI compliance, this position requires candidates to be a U.S. Citizen.

Benefits Offered:

Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental and vision coverage; company-paid basic life/AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance; voluntary supplemental insurances, flexible spending accounts and employee assistance program (EAP).Sick Leave, Vacation Time, and company-paid Holidays are also provided as paid time off. NEOTech also provides a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan option with a company match.

NEOTech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

NEOTech has a long-standing commitment to maintaining a safe, quality-oriented and productive work environment.We also want all employees to perform their duties safely and efficiently, in a manner that protects their interests and those of their co-workers. We recognize that alcohol and drug abuse pose a threat to the health and safety of NEOTech employees and to the security of the Company’s equipment and facilities.Candidates being considered for hire must pass a pre-employment background check and drug test which include screening for illegal drugs and marijuana.