Buyer III

Pelican•South Deerfield, MA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Pelican Products is hiring a Buyer III in South Deerfield, Massachusetts. The Buyer III manages purchasing activities, develops supplier relationships, and drives sourcing strategies to support manufacturing operations. The role negotiates contracts, identifies cost-saving opportunities, and works across departments to ensure materials are available to meet production demands. The position also supports ISO compliance, purchasing procedures, and continuous improvement, and may provide guidance and training to other Buyers.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
Minimum of 5–7 years of purchasing or procurement experience.
Strong knowledge of purchasing procedures, sourcing strategies, and supplier management within a manufacturing environment.
Experience negotiating supplier contracts, pricing, and purchasing agreements.
Ability to interpret technical drawings and engineering specifications.
Experience managing purchasing activities, inventory levels, and supplier performance.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify cost-saving opportunities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and collaborate across departments.
Must be eligible to receive information controlled under ITAR and CUI. Applicants must meet ITAR's definition of a U.S. Person: a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or individual granted asylum or refugee status in the United States.

Responsibilities

Purchase materials, components, and supplies to support production schedules and inventory requirements.
Develop and maintain supplier relationships to support competitive pricing, quality, and on-time delivery.
Negotiate supplier contracts, pricing, and purchasing agreements.
Develop and execute commodity strategies and purchasing plans aligned with business objectives.
Identify and qualify new suppliers, alternative sourcing options, and new technologies.
Partner with New Product Development teams to identify cost-effective sourcing solutions for new products.
Drive year-over-year purchasing productivity improvements of more than 3% through cost reduction initiatives, supplier consolidation, make-or-buy analysis, and low-cost country sourcing.
Monitor market trends, supplier performance, and commodity costs to anticipate supply chain risks and opportunities.
Manage purchase orders, vendor information, and material master data in the ERP system.
Coordinate shipments with suppliers to ensure timely material arrivals and meet production requirements.
Analyze inventory levels, reconcile discrepancies, and identify excess or obsolete materials.
Conduct root cause analysis for material shortages, missed deliveries, and nonconforming products to prevent recurring issues.
Evaluate suppliers based on quality, service, delivery, and overall performance.
Conduct supplier visits and evaluations to assess capabilities and compliance with company requirements.
Review technical drawings and specifications to ensure purchased materials meet engineering and manufacturing requirements.
Support ISO compliance, purchasing procedures, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Provide guidance and training to other Buyers as needed.

Benefits

Competitive paid time off plans, holiday pay, and extra vacation purchase opportunities.
401(k) plan with immediate match.
Benefits options including pet insurance.
Health Savings Account contribution.
Wellness Discount Program.
Global Mental Wellness Program.
Quarterly Employee Celebration Days.
Peer-to-Peer Recognition Program.
Service Recognition Program.
Employee discounts on Pelican products, branded apparel, and gear.
Employee referral program.
On-site gym.
Relaxed and casual work environment.
Commitment to giving back to communities.
Regular opportunities to share feedback with leadership and structured performance evaluations.
Beautiful New England location.