Strategic Procurement & Commodities Buyer – Hybrid

Axcelis; Beverly (MA); Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Axcelis Technologies seeks a Buyer in Beverly, MA to support procurement and commodity management, coordinating with manufacturing, planning, engineering, quality, and suppliers to ensure timely, cost-effective acquisitions.

This hybrid role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 1–2 years of procurement experience; familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and strong analytical and organizational skills are preferred. We offer competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1-2 years of professional experience in procurement, purchasing, sourcing, supply chain, or a related business function preferred.
• Experience working with ERP, MRP, or supply chain management systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze purchase requisitions and coordinate purchasing activities.
• Process purchase requisitions, purchase orders, changes, and RFQs with suppliers.
• Maintain procurement system data and integrity of supply chain information.
• Create and maintain BOMs, part numbers, commodity information, and supplier records.
• Support procurement initiatives including part parameter maintenance and supplier database updates.
• Perform cost analysis and volume planning for assigned commodities and services.
• Monitor cost, schedule, and scope of supplier agreements to achieve best value.
• Develop new supply sources and evaluate alternative suppliers.
• Recommend cost-saving opportunities and alternative sourcing strategies.
• Collaborate with suppliers and Quality Assurance to resolve quality and delivery issues.
• Support commodity management activities including market trend assessments and pricing analysis.
• Build and maintain expertise in assigned domestic/global commodity categories.

Skills

Procurement

Sourcing

Analytical

Cross-functional

Supplier management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Axcelis Technologies seeks a Buyer in Beverly, MA to support procurement and commodity management, coordinating with manufacturing, planning, engineering, quality, and suppliers to ensure timely, cost-effective acquisitions.

This hybrid role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 1–2 years of procurement experience; familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and strong analytical and organizational skills are preferred. We offer competitive compensation and benefits.