Strategic Manufacturing Buyer | Optimize Supply Chain

Wickeder Group │ Engineered Materials Solutions; Attleboro (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Wickeder Group │ Engineered Materials Solutions in Attleboro, MA seeks a highly organized Buyer to procure raw materials, components, and services for manufacturing. You will collaborate with Supply Chain, Planning, Production, Engineering, and Quality, while developing knowledge of purchasing processes, ERP systems, supplier management, and inventory control.

Responsibilities include creating purchase orders in the ERP/MRP system, monitoring deliveries, obtaining supplier quotes, and resolving

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent in Supply Chain, Business, Purchasing, Finance, Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field.
• Experience in purchasing, manufacturing, supply chain, inventory, or admin is preferred.
• Basic Microsoft Excel skills.
• Willingness to learn ERP/MRP systems.
• APICS/ASCM coursework or certification is a plus.
• ERP or Oracle experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with purchasing materials, components, supplies, and services based on production requirements, inventory levels, and approved purchasing plans
• Create and maintain purchase orders and requisitions in the ERP/MRP system
• Monitor purchase orders and supplier commitments to ensure timely delivery of materials
• Communicate with suppliers regarding order status, delivery dates, shortages, and other purchasing requirements
• Coordinate with Planning and Production to identify and address material shortages or potential production interruptions
• Review material requirements and inventory information to support purchasing decisions
• Maintain accurate supplier, purchase order, pricing, and delivery information in the ERP system
• Assist with obtaining supplier quotes and comparing pricing, lead times, and availability
• Support resolution of receiving, quality, quantity, pricing, and invoice discrepancies with suppliers and internal departments
• Develop working relationships with suppliers and maintain professional communication
• Assist with monitoring inventory levels and identifying excess, obsolete, slow-moving, or shortage conditions
• Prepare purchasing reports and maintain accurate purchasing records
• Support cost-reduction, supplier performance, and continuous improvement initiatives

Skills

Detail-oriented

Strong communication

Multitasking

Analytical/problem-solving

ERP/MRP knowledge

Negotiation

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

APICS/ASCM coursework or certification

ERP/Oracle experience

Tools

Oracle ERP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Wickeder Group │ Engineered Materials Solutions in Attleboro, MA seeks a highly organized Buyer to procure raw materials, components, and services for manufacturing. You will collaborate with Supply Chain, Planning, Production, Engineering, and Quality, while developing knowledge of purchasing processes, ERP systems, supplier management, and inventory control.

Responsibilities include creating purchase orders in the ERP/MRP system, monitoring deliveries, obtaining supplier quotes, and resolving