Buyer​/Planner

At Kelly®, we’re passionate about helping you find a job that works for you. How about this one? We’re seeking a Buyer to work at a premier manufacturing client in Danvers, MA. With us, it’s all about finding the job that’s just right.

• Competitive pay rate with opportunities for growth and advancement
• Work for a respected industry leader in manufacturing
• Join a collaborative, fast-paced environment that values accuracy and results
• Gain exposure to both domestic and international procurement activities

• Planning and executing domestic and international procurement activities to ensure timely material availability and uninterrupted production
• Managing inventory levels and replenishment planning; monitoring supplier lead times, costs, and order status
• Creating, issuing, and maintaining purchase orders, and responding to purchasing/planning exceptions by expediting, rescheduling, reducing, or canceling orders as business needs change
• Utilizing Advanced Planning System (APS) and data-driven analysis to forecast demand and determine purchasing requirements
• Negotiating with suppliers on pricing, payment terms, lead times, and delivery schedules to achieve competitive costs and reliable supply
• Evaluating supplier performance and supporting qualification activities to reduce supply risk and develop second-source suppliers
• Maintaining production job orders within ERP/planning systems based on production schedules and customer requirements
• Identifying and resolving material shortages, supply disruptions, and purchasing issues
• Contributing to purchasing, inventory, supplier, and supply-chain performance metrics and identifying opportunities for process improvement

• Have an Associate degree or equivalent two-year post-secondary education in Materials Management, Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field; or two or more years of related experience in purchasing, materials planning, inventory management, or manufacturing
• Demonstrate strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Are detail-oriented, accurate, and possess excellent follow-through
• Bring strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Are proficient with Microsoft Excel and have experience with ERP, MRP, or Advanced Planning Systems (preferred)
• Can work independently while contributing effectively as part of a team
• Are authorized to work in the United States (employment visa sponsorship is not provided)