Buyer II
HBK•Marlborough, MA
•Onsite
About The Position
This entry position in Material Control effectively plans, procures and manages raw material parts for company products. The main responsibilities are purchasing and negotiating best pricing for quality products in support of our customer and On-Time-Delivery.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree and 1-2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Computer knowledge of Microsoft Applications
- Knowledge of MPS/MRP scheduling systems
- Knowledge of Inventory Control applications
- Excellent Communication skills
- Self motivated and disciplined with a strong desire to succeed, learn, and drive positive change
- Must be a local candidate
Responsibilities
- Identifies and qualifies new low-cost suppliers for quality raw materials.
- Reviews MRP and takes action as required.
- Maintains purchase orders and other required documents to ensure compliance.
- Problem solves issues for accounting, receiving and quality.
- Manages supplier activity to ensure the timely release of purchase orders and timely arrival of materials in the plant.
- Ensures competitive pricing from the supplier base.
- Analyzes and adjusts as necessary purchasing activities that are affected by changes in raw material and equipment.
- Manages supplier relationships and performance to ensure performance targets are achieved.
- Participates in and assists lead with Continual Improvement initiatives.
- Purchases MRO requirements.
- Assists with Engineering Change Requests which apply to assigned commodities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
