Buyer III

Aston Carter•Lowell, MA

3d•$60 - $62•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a skilled Buyer III to join the dynamic Industrial Robotics Group. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in supporting our procurement and supply chain functions, focusing on construction materials and services. This position requires a strategic thinker who can partner with internal stakeholders to enhance our procurement processes and supplier performance.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Data Analytics, or a related field.
3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing, sourcing, procurement, or supply chain environment.
Hands-on experience with ERP/MRP systems such as Oracle, SAP, or Odoo.
Proficiency in data analytics and visualization tools like Tableau and Excel.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Experience with procurement platforms like Coupa.

Nice To Haves

Experience with PLM systems, preferably Siemens Team Center, and JIRA for project tracking.
Experience building Tableau dashboards for procurement and supply chain reporting.
Exposure to AI-powered analytics tools, automation scripting (Python, SQL), or machine learning applications in a supply chain context.
Familiarity with Continuous Improvement, Lean Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.
Strong analytical skills in cost modeling, quotation analysis, supplier selection, and spend analytics.
Construction supply chain experience is strongly preferred.
Experience with any procurement/ERP tool (SAP Ariba, Oracle, Jaggaer) is a plus.

Responsibilities

Partner with Engineering, Program Management, and Operations to develop purchase requirements, submit Purchase Orders (POs), identify potential suppliers, and support supplier performance management.
Develop efficient, data-driven systems and reporting dashboards using Tableau to monitor PO status, delivery timelines, and supply chain KPIs.
Manage and support procurement tools such as Coupa, JIRA, PLM, and ERP/MRP systems, providing configuration, troubleshooting, and expert guidance.
Leverage AI and analytics to identify cost savings, working capital improvements, and process optimizations across the procurement lifecycle.
Collaborate with the Strategic Sourcing Manager and Engineering to gather requirements and deliver end-to-end data analytical solutions that drive sourcing decisions.
Understand stakeholder needs beyond data requests, translating business goals into actionable insights.
Design, develop, and maintain metrics, dashboards, and analytical tools to drive key business decisions for the IRG Supply Chain.
Uphold best practices in data integrity, accuracy, reliability, and documentation across all tools and reporting.
Provide administrative procurement support including vendor onboarding, outreach, NDA coordination, RFP management, pricing analysis, and procurement documentation.