Strategic Commodity & MRO Purchaser (Manufacturing)

Blackstonevalley; Northbridge (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

Long-term career opportunity

Job summary

Riverdale Mills Corporation, a leading Northbridge manufacturing firm, seeks a Purchasing Manager to lead commodity and MRO procurement. The role focuses on supplier management, SAP ByDesign workflows, cost control, and global sourcing to support a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities include negotiating with suppliers, monitoring markets, and coordinating with operations to align purchases with demand forecasts. This is a full‑time, on‑site position in Northbridge, MA.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of purchasing experience in manufacturing or metals industries.
• Strong commodity and MRO purchasing experience.
• ERP experience required; SAP ByDesign preferred.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Experience with international sourcing and logistics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Purchase raw materials and production-related commodities for manufacturing operations.
• Monitor commodity markets, pricing trends, and supply chain risks.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, payment terms, and delivery schedules.
• Develop competitive sourcing strategies and identify alternative suppliers.
• Work closely with operations and production teams to align purchasing with demand forecasts.
• Manage purchasing of maintenance, repair, and operating (MRO) supplies.
• Maintain inventory levels for critical maintenance and operational items.
• Coordinate with maintenance and production departments to support uninterrupted operations.
• Oversee Grainger vending systems and related MRO supply programs.
• Improve MRO inventory organization, tracking, and replenishment processes.
• Develop and maintain a Qualified Vendor List (QVL).
• Evaluate suppliers based on quality, delivery performance, reliability, and cost competitiveness.
• Conduct supplier performance reviews and maintain vendor compliance documentation.
• Introduce new suppliers to improve pricing, quality, and supply chain reliability.
• Fully maintain purchasing workflows within SAP ByDesign.
• Manage supplier master records, pricing files, and purchasing data.
• Implement automated RFQ and procurement approval workflows.
• Develop purchasing reports, cost analysis tools, and supplier performance metrics.
• Coordinate with freight forwarders and customs brokers.
• Ensure compliance with import/export regulations and purchasing documentation.
• Calculate and track landed costs for imported materials.
• Maintain tariff and international purchasing records.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier management

Inventory management

Excel

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Tools

SAP ByDesign

Job description

Riverdale Mills Corporation, a leading Northbridge manufacturing firm, seeks a Purchasing Manager to lead commodity and MRO procurement. The role focuses on supplier management, SAP ByDesign workflows, cost control, and global sourcing to support a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities include negotiating with suppliers, monitoring markets, and coordinating with operations to align purchases with demand forecasts. This is a full‑time, on‑site position in Northbridge, MA.