Buyer, Supply Chain​/Logistics

Duration and Location

DURATION: 8 Months Contract (highly possible extension)

LOCATION: North Reading, MA (Onsite)

Description:

• Purchasing materials and equipment from suppliers including electro‑mechanical assemblies, electronic components, PCB assemblies, hardware, and non‑inventory items.
• Managing supplier relationships and KPIs reported to senior Supply Chain leadership.
• Providing inputs to monthly scorecards and presenting procurement data during quarterly business reviews.
• Planning material requirements, managing inventory levels, managing schedules in our ERP system, and successfully communicating these requirements to our suppliers.
• Identifying supply chain material risks and providing transparent monitoring of material flow.
• Working collaboratively with Planning to communicate supply chain risks and mitigation strategies to the end users.
• Developing efficient and accurate mechanisms for monitoring and updating open purchase orders, expedites, delivery requirements.
• Assisting the Global Commodity Management team with maintaining supplier relationships, monitoring supplier performance, addressing supply issues, and developing new products and programs.
• Resolving PO receiving errors and assisting with invoice reconciliation.
• Managing supplier returns including non‑conformance reports, return material authorizations, and processing MRB material.
• Identifying opportunities for process improvement and leading a cross‑functional group to execute improvements.

Successful candidates will be highly organized, self‑motivated, detail‑oriented and have strong computer skills (Excel, Word, Access, Power Point). An understanding of data management and databases is also a plus. The candidate must be able to work in a highly demanding, but collegial environment where teamwork is a must.