Purchasing Operator

Description

Job Title:

Purchasing Operator

Location:

Newton, MA

Employment:
Contract (12 months)

Industry: Manufacturing

Compensation: $26.21-$28.78 per hour

Schedule:

40 hours per week

About the Opportunity:

• The Procurement Shopper is responsible for supporting procurement activities by sourcing and purchasing materials primarily for Research & Development (R&D) projects.
• This role ensures timely placement of purchase orders, monitors order status, communicates with suppliers regarding delivery commitments, and helps maintain continuity of material supply to support business objectives.

• Create and process purchase orders for R&D materials, equipment, supplies, and services.
• Work closely with R&D personnel to understand material requirements and purchasing priorities.
• Source products and obtain quotations from approved suppliers.
• Follow up with vendors on purchase order acknowledgments, order status, and shipment schedules.
• Confirm and communicate delivery dates to internal stakeholders.
• Create, maintain, and update vendor master data records, including supplier onboarding, documentation collection, and periodic review of vendor information to ensure data accuracy and compliance with company procurement standards.
• Track open purchase orders and proactively resolve delays or supply issues.
• Coordinate with suppliers to expedite critical orders when necessary.
• Support invoice reconciliation and resolution of receiving discrepancies when required.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 2+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or administrative support.

• Associate’s Degree.
• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Internship or co‑op experience in procurement or supply chain.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Basic understanding of procurement and purchasing processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP).
• Strong customer‑service mindset and ability to work cross‑functionally.
• Experience supporting engineering or R&D organizations.
• Familiarity with supplier management and purchase order tracking.
• Knowledge of inventory, logistics, or supply chain fundamentals.

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check.

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, Talent Rise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F‑1 OPT STEM work authorization status.