Buyer, Supply Chain​/Logistics

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The Buyer I will assist the Buying Team in expanding the selection by setting up new vendors and items, maintaining the product catalog, and managing pricing. The role includes new product launch coordination, maintaining product cost, retail price, content, and images, managing vendor relations, and assisting with special projects. Additionally, the position involves supporting and training as a backup to the Control Buyer.

• 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 Supply Chain personnel.
• 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 communicating these requirements to suppliers.
• Identifying supply chain material risks and monitoring material flow transparently.
• Working collaboratively with Planning to communicate supply chain risks and mitigation strategies to end users.
• Developing efficient and accurate mechanisms for monitoring and updating open purchase orders, expedites, and 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 cross-functional groups to execute improvements.
• Highly organized and self-motivated.
• Detail-oriented with strong computer skills (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint).
• Understanding of data management and databases.
• Ability to work in a highly demanding, but collegial environment where teamwork is a must.

• Experience in Supply Chain, Buyer, and Materials Planning.
• Proficiency in purchasing materials and equipment from suppliers.
• Experience in managing supplier relationships and KPIs.
• Skill in planning material requirements and managing inventory levels.
• Ability to develop efficient mechanisms for monitoring and updating purchase orders.

The position requires working 100% onsite.

This is a Contract position based out of North Reading, MA.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $27.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 20, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in North Reading,MA.

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