Strategic Materials Buyer & Supplier Manager

HBK - Hottinger Brüel & Kjær; Marlborough (MA); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

HBK - Hottinger Brüel & Kjær is seeking a Buyer to plan, procure, and manage raw material components for our products. You will negotiate best pricing, review MRP, and ensure timely delivery while supporting quality and cost targets.

Ideal candidates have an associate degree in supply chain or related field, 0-2 years in manufacturing, and strong cross-functional communication. Local Massachusetts candidates are preferred; office-based with occasional supplier visits may occur.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in supply chain management, business administration, or related field.
• 0-2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment or equivalent education/experience.
• Strong team collaboration and cross-functional communication.
• Microsoft Office applications proficiency.
• Knowledge of MPS/MRP scheduling systems.
• Knowledge of inventory control applications.

Responsabilités

• Identifies and qualifies new low-cost suppliers for quality raw materials.
• Reviews MRP and takes action as required.
• Maintains purchase orders and documents to ensure compliance.
• Solves problems for accounting, receiving and quality.
• Manages supplier activity for timely PO release and material arrival.
• Ensures competitive pricing from supplier base.
• Analyzes purchasing activities affected by material/equipment changes.
• Manages supplier relationships to meet performance targets.
• Participates in continual improvement initiatives.
• Purchases MRO requirements.
• Assists with engineering change requests for assigned commodities.

Connaissances

Negotiation

MRP scheduling

Inventory control

Microsoft Office

Cross-functional communication

Formation

Associate’s degree in supply chain management

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management

Outils

MPS/MRP scheduling systems

Inventory control applications

Description du poste

HBK - Hottinger Brüel & Kjær is seeking a Buyer to plan, procure, and manage raw material components for our products. You will negotiate best pricing, review MRP, and ensure timely delivery while supporting quality and cost targets.

Ideal candidates have an associate degree in supply chain or related field, 0-2 years in manufacturing, and strong cross-functional communication. Local Massachusetts candidates are preferred; office-based with occasional supplier visits may occur.