Onsite Materials Buyer-Gloucester, MA

Onsite Materials Buyer – 12 Month Contract (to Hire)

Location:

Gloucester, Massachusetts.

Pay Rate: $34 to $39 per hour.

• Solid interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Explains complex information to others in straightforward situations

• Negotiates pricing and other terms of purchase under supervision, managing non‑strategic suppliers (≈$5M
  ) and quoting materials.
• Procures materials, components, equipment, and services at the lowest cost while considering quality, reliability, and urgency.
• Expedites and ensures the timely receipt of materials.
• Works with engineering and MPM or SCM to recommend new suppliers, issue RFQs, analyze proposals, negotiate prices and delivery, issue and adjust purchase orders, follow up on orders, verify delivery, approve payment, and maintain records.
• Negotiates vendor contracts as appropriate and follows purchasing business processes.
• Leads purchasing activities with manufacturing and engineering departments to maintain inventory at planned levels.
• Leads problem resolution for material‑related accounting and receiving issues.

• Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines.
• Understands supply‑chain processes and purchasing strategies.
• Knowledge of inventory management and logistics.
• Familiarity with contract management and vendor relations.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate with vendors, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Ability to work well under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.

• Knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; awareness of competition and differentiating factors.
• Significant experience in purchasing or procurement, typically 3 to 5 years.
• Experience in a similar industry or with specific products relevant to the client may be required.

• Leadership – Acts as a resource for less experienced colleagues and may lead small projects with manageable risks.
• Problem Solving – Solves complex problems, brings fresh perspectives, and uses judgment from multiple information sources.
• Impact – Impacts customer, operational, project, or service activities within own team and related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies.
• Interpersonal Skills – Explains difficult or sensitive information, builds consensus, negotiates favorably, analyzes vendors, evaluates product quality, utilizes procurement software (SAP/SCV/ARIBA), manages multiple projects, and demonstrates motivation, initiative, collaboration, connectivity, and coaching.

• A bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain management, procurement, or a related field (preferred).
• Data analysis, inventory management, procurement processes, and supply‑chain technology proficiency.
• Proficiency in procurement software SAP, SCV, ARIBA.
• Effective communication, negotiation, critical thinking, and problem‑solving skills.
• 3 to 5 years of experience.

• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Direct Deposit & weekly e‑payroll
• Employee Discount Programs
• Referral Bonus Programs
• Certification and training opportunities
• Health Savings Account (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Met Life Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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For California applicants, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All of the material job duties described in this posting are job duties for which a criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment.

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