Sr. Buyer/Planner, Vlier

Hutchinson; Hopkinton (MA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Care

Health Savings Accounts

Flexible Spending Accounts

Free Life & Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Parental and Family Leave

401(k) Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Development Assistance

Employee Referral Program

Employee Discount Programs

Recognition Programs

Job summary

Hutchinson in Hopkinton, MA is seeking a Senior Buyer/Planner to ensure on-time delivery of materials and outside processing for the Vlier unit, while driving cost reductions and inventory optimization. You will manage supplier negotiations, RFQs, and ERP-driven planning, coordinate release quantities, and report on key metrics like PPV and OTD to support cost and service goals.

A Bachelor's in operations, supply chain, or business and 5–7 years' manufacturing experience are required; strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in operations, supply chain, or business is required or strongly desired.
• 5-7 years of supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safe, clean work environment and follow safety procedures.
• Initiate supplier PO contracts from approved requisitions ( Blanket and Discrete Orders ).
• Submit RFQs to suppliers and implement strategic pricing opportunities.
• Convey conformance requirements to suppliers with each PO.
• Administer PO changes related to MRP reschedule messages and ECO disposition actions.
• Negotiate supplier discrete order promise dates and root-cause late deliveries.
• Plan release quantities and planning settings for purchased material with Planning.
• Coordinate timing and quantities to meet inventory goals with suppliers.
• Audit supplier partners and ensure processes are qualified and in control.
• Maintain supplier scorecards and provide management reporting (PPV, OTD).
• Source new suppliers and ensure up-to-date pricing, lead times, MOQ.

Skills

Effective communication

ERP systems

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in operations, Supply Chain, or Business

Job description

The Senior Buyer/Planner will be responsible for managing the on-time delivery of material procurement and outside processing service to meet the forecast, customers' order demand, and MRO requirements for the Vlier business unit. Driving competitive commodity and category supply strategies to achieve the lowest total cost, reducing working capital via negotiation planning and execution, and establishing high-growth region sourcing. Optimizing on-hand inventory and maintaining favorable Purchasing Variances.

We are 40 000 men and women who meet the challenges faced by our automotive, aviation, defence and industry customers every day. Our passion for challenge and our enthusiasm encourage us to imagine, design and produce high performance and innovative fluid, sealing system and anti-vibration solutions. Working at Hutchinson means being curious about everything, contributing to the evolution of mobility and reducing carbon emissions.

A French company with an international presence (25 countries): 170 years of history and passing on our know-how.

5 billion in turnover, with 5% invested in R&D.

A unit of Hutchinson Worldwide, a market leader in the industrial rubber sector is a subsidiary of TotalEnergies - one of the top energy companies in the world with operations in more than 130 countries. Our diverse and dynamic environment emphasizes both personal and professional growth. We owe our success to our employees who combine their strong technical abilities with business development skills for an exciting and rewarding future. Excellent Career Opportunities with Growth Potential!

More information is available on the Internet at:

www.hutchinsonai.com www.hutchinsonworldwide.com www.totalenergies.com www.vlier.com

We are looking for... "GREAT PEOPLE , INSPIRED to INNOVATE, that are ENGAGED, ENABLED, & ENERGIZED to make an IMPACT."

Career Advancement Opportunities!

Benefits effective date of hire!

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Care
• Health Savings Accounts
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Free Life & Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Parental and Family Leave
• Employee Assistance Program 401(k) Plan
• Opportunity to Purchase Stock at a discount and receive Free Shares
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Development Assistance
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Discount Programs
• Recognition Programs
• Credit Union
• Variety of Schedules Available with Flexibility

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by following company safety procedures. Contribute to a Safety-First Culture by identifying Risky Situations.
• Initiate supplier PO contracts from approved requisitions (Blanket and Discrete Orders).
• Submit RFQs to suppliers as required and implement strategic pricing opportunities initiated by Sourcing Mgr.
• Convey all critical conformance requirements submitted by the Supplier Quality Engineer to suppliers with each PO.
• Administer PO changes related to MRP reschedule messages and ECO disposition actions.
• Negotiate supplier discrete order promise dates, root cause late deliveries, and initiate supplier corrective actions
• Working with Planning to establish release quantities and planning settings for purchased material.
• Plan and coordinate the timing, quantity, and on-time delivery of components with our suppliers to meet inventory goals.
• Performs audits on our supplier partners and assures their processes are qualified and in control.
• Liaison between the supplier base and organization when sourcing components
• Maintain the suppliers' scorecard
• Provide reporting for management (PPV, Supplier OTD, etc.)
• Generate, analyze, and report key inventory metrics to maintain and exceed company goals.
• Source new suppliers and set up
• Assuring the system has up-to-date pricing, lead time, MOQ, etc.
• Monitor and expedite OSP procurement
• Analyzing the cost of supplied components to identify areas of improvement
• Order operating supplies as required
• Develop ideas and strategies to improve efficiency, add value, aid business performance, and work towards strategic improvements.
• Planning backup as needed
• Other Purchasing/planning tasks assigned by the manager.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in operations, Supply Chain, or Business is strongly desired along with 5-7 years of supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Able to communicate effectively with employees at all levels of the organization as well as with people from outside of the organization.
• Able to work in both focused environments and process multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Knowledge of the manufacturing processes, costs, and components that exist in a global manufacturing/engineering company.
• Able to work both in team environments and autonomously.
• Strong computer skills, including advanced Excel and ERP systems.
• Able to work to a set schedule

Desired Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in operations, Supply Chain, or Business is strongly desired along with 5-7 years of supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Able to communicate effectively with employees at all levels of the organization as well as with people from outside of the organization.
• Able to work in both focused environments and process multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Knowledge of the manufacturing processes, costs, and components that exist in a global manufacturing/engineering company.
• Able to work both in team environments and autonomously.
• Strong computer skills, including advanced Excel and ERP systems.
• Able to work to a set schedule