Senior Buyer

iAutomation, a high technology distributor of industrial automation components, has an immediate opening for a Senior Buyer in Franklin, Massachusetts. iAutomation’s product offering includes machine control, motion control, sensing and vision, safety systems, mechanical components and stages. We offer engineered systems and services to provide OEM and end user customers a complete automation solution.

Responsible for directly facilitating the procurement of materials and related services required by the company. This position will oversee the purchasing function, collaborate closely with Materials Management, Outside Sales, Production and Planning, and support the company’s overall growth plan.

Establish strategies to improve supply chain, solve shortage issues and strengthen supplier relationships.

Partner with key, strategic vendors to obtain best pricing and accurate delivery.

Obtain materials, components and equipment, as required by the production schedule.

Plan, schedule and monitor the movement of materials through the development, prototype and production cycle.

Expedite orders where necessary.

Establish and maintain relations with suppliers and appropriate representatives

Direct and procure supplier technical and operating expertise as required to internal customer.

Maintain an awareness of materials and procurement concepts.

Verify data accuracy, report problems to appropriate parties.

Develop written procedures for routine protocols and keep them current for the Purchasing Department.

Identify problem areas and brainstorm and execute solutions.

Complete special projects for the Operations department.

Track progress of parts to ensure time schedules and delivery.

Partner with engineering on new product introductions, including early supplier involvement.

Implement improvement processes to reduce inventory and non-value add work.

Monitor, analyze, and report material variances to standard cost.

Interface with Accounting, Manufacturing Engineering, and Production to establish standard costs.

Responsible for optimizing material costs through vendor analysis, quality, schedule, cost evaluation, etc.

Apply cost effective measures as related to support standard cost and make/buy decisions.

Bachelor’s degree in business management, Business Administration, Supply Chain or Operations Management is preferred.

4+ years’ experience with purchasing in a manufacturing environment.

Certification in CPM, CPIM or APICS a plus.

Experience with an ERP system required, Net Suite/Oracle is a plus.

Detail oriented.

Self-motivated.

Strong organizational and negotiating skills.

Experience with supplier managed inventory.

Track record of cost, inventory and lead time reduction.

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