Strategic Buyer - Electronics & PCBAs

Skill; North Reading (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan with match

Paid sick leave

Training & development

Job summary

Aquent Talent is seeking an experienced procurement professional to support strategic supplier relationships and material planning for global programs. This role emphasizes owning supplier portfolios, ensuring timely purchases, and mitigating risks in a fast-paced environment.

You will collaborate with Planning, Commodity Management, and Supply Chain leadership, driving data-driven decisions with ERP and analytics tools, and contributing to continuous improvement efforts across teams.

Qualifications

• 2+ years as a direct procurement professional owning supplier relationships and portfolios.
• Experience purchasing production materials/components (electronics, PCBAs, electromechanical assemblies).
• Proficient with ERP systems for PO execution, rescheduling, and demand tracking.
• Intermediate/advanced Excel (PivotTables, VLOOKUP).
• Experience with SQL and data-visualization tools (Tableau/QuickSight).
• Excellent written and verbal communication; capable of cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Purchase essential materials and equipment from suppliers (electromechanical assemblies, PCBAs, hardware).
• Manage supplier relationships and monitor performance KPIs for leadership reports.
• Provide procurement data for monthly scorecards and quarterly reviews.
• Plan material requirements, manage inventory, and maintain delivery schedules in ERP.
• Communicate forecasts and material needs to suppliers for alignment.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks; report material flow transparently.
• Collaborate with Planning and Supply Chain leadership to mitigate risks.
• Maintain open POs, expedites, and changing material requirements.

Skills

Procurement ownership

ERP systems

Excel PivotTables

SQL/Data visualization

Strong communication

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related

APICS or Six Sigma certification

Tools

ERP systems

Tableau

Amazon QuickSight

Job description

Aquent Talent is seeking an experienced procurement professional to support strategic supplier relationships and material planning for global programs. This role emphasizes owning supplier portfolios, ensuring timely purchases, and mitigating risks in a fast-paced environment.

You will collaborate with Planning, Commodity Management, and Supply Chain leadership, driving data-driven decisions with ERP and analytics tools, and contributing to continuous improvement efforts across teams.