Strategic Buyer: Sourcing & Supply Chain Lead

American Holt LLC; Norwood (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

American Holt, a ProMach Product Brand, is seeking a Senior Strategic Buyer to drive sourcing and supplier development in a manufacturing environment. The role focuses on optimizing purchasing processes, MRPs, and vendor performance to support production.

You will read blueprints, evaluate vendor capabilities, and collaborate with Sales, Accounting, Engineering to align purchasing with business needs. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in manufacturing purchasing and ERP experience (NetSuite or

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (Supply Chain/Business Administration) or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of purchasing or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite, Syteline or similar).
• Proficient in MS Office; strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong strategic relationships with key vendors.
• Source and qualify new vendors to manage supply risks and capacity constraints.
• Implement and utilize MRP functionality to plan production and inventory.
• Determine production volumes and place orders to support demand.
• Improve purchasing processes, inventory efficiency, and supplier performance.
• Monitor supplier performance and address pricing, quality, delivery, and lead times.
• Collaborate with Sales, Accounting, Engineering and other teams to align purchasing with business needs.
• Monitor market conditions to identify cost savings and potential supply issues.
• Maintain ERP/MRP data (items, suppliers, pricing, lead times).
• Analyze purchasing and inventory data to prepare management reports and recommendations.
• Support projects and supplier evaluations; share knowledge with the team.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Vendor development

Data analysis

MS Excel

Verbal communication

Problem solving

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

NetSuite

Syteline

Job description

American Holt, a ProMach Product Brand, is seeking a Senior Strategic Buyer to drive sourcing and supplier development in a manufacturing environment. The role focuses on optimizing purchasing processes, MRPs, and vendor performance to support production.

You will read blueprints, evaluate vendor capabilities, and collaborate with Sales, Accounting, Engineering to align purchasing with business needs. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in manufacturing purchasing and ERP experience (NetSuite or