Strategic Materials Buyer & Planner

Curastem; Chelsea (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Curastem is seeking a Buyer/Planner to oversee material purchasing, manage supply chain requirements, and support production schedules on-site in Chelsea, MA. You will work with Engineering, Manufacturing, Materials Management, and Finance to source materials cost-effectively and keep production moving.

Responsibilities include reviewing daily material needs, scheduling and expediting orders, maintaining vendor relationships, negotiating cost savings, monitoring inventory, and driving process

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze daily material needs to ensure timely availability of materials for production schedules
• Schedule and prioritize material orders, expediting as necessary to meet production timelines
• Maintain vendor relationships, negotiate cost savings opportunities, and manage purchase orders and vendor setup in the system
• Monitor inventory levels, adjust reorder points, and identify opportunities for inventory optimization
• Collaborate with the finance team on monthly and quarterly audits, ensuring accurate invoicing and timely payments
• Identify and drive process improvements in material planning, purchasing, and supplier performance
• Support communication and alignment between internal teams such as Engineering and Manufacturing, and external vendors

Job description

Curastem is seeking a Buyer/Planner to oversee material purchasing, manage supply chain requirements, and support production schedules on-site in Chelsea, MA. You will work with Engineering, Manufacturing, Materials Management, and Finance to source materials cost-effectively and keep production moving.

Responsibilities include reviewing daily material needs, scheduling and expediting orders, maintaining vendor relationships, negotiating cost savings, monitoring inventory, and driving process