Commodity Buyer

Overview

Location:

Northampton, MA (Hybrid – typically 1–2 days per month onsite). Business:
Malvern Panalytical. Compensation: $75-85k + Bonus.

Malvern Panalytical is a global leader in analytical instrumentation, providing innovative solutions for industries such as pharmaceuticals, materials science, chemicals, and academia.

The Commodity Buyer manages the full procurement lifecycle for assigned commodities, focusing on machined components, sheet metal, and plastics, with a strong emphasis on plastic machining. The role collaborates closely with Engineering and Manufacturing to drive cost‑effective sourcing decisions.

• Manage end‑to‑end procurement lifecycle for assigned commodities, including supplier selection, negotiation, contracting, and ongoing supplier management.
• Lead value analysis and cost‑reduction initiatives in partnership with Engineering and Manufacturing, identifying opportunities to reduce total cost while maintaining quality, performance, and reliability.
• Collaborate with Engineering to review technical drawings, specifications, and designs, supporting design‑to‑cost, manufacturability improvements, and alternative sourcing recommendations.
• Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, and contracts with suppliers to achieve cost savings, including improvements in purchase price variance (PPV).
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, with regular communication, performance reviews, and supplier site visits.
• Support sourcing and supplier engagement for new product introductions, engineering changes, and production transitions.
• Work collaboratively within a small procurement team, providing backup support and contributing to shared objectives as needed.

• 3–4 years of purchasing or procurement experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience sourcing machined components, sheet metal, and plastics, especially machined plastic components.
• Ability to read, understand, and discuss technical drawings and prints.
• Experience negotiating with suppliers and supporting cost‑saving initiatives.
• Preferred mechanical or technical background; a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field is a plus.
• Experience participating in value analysis, cost‑reduction, or design‑to‑cost activities.
• Exposure to low‑volume, high‑mix manufacturing environments.

Hybrid role with initial on‑site presence at the Northampton location to build familiarity with products, processes, and team members. Ongoing on‑site presence may average 1–2 days per month, depending on business needs. Occasional travel to supplier sites within Massachusetts and the New England region.

Malvern Panalytical, Micromeritics and Sci Aps are committed to diversity and inclusion by encouraging applications from underrepresented individuals and people with diverse backgrounds. We are an inclusive, equal‑opportunity organization and do not discriminate on any protected class.