Buyer & Master Data Specialist

Hamilton Company•Franklin, MA

67d

About The Position

The Buyer and Master Data Specialist will primarily be responsible for the execution of purchasing to ensure timely delivery of materials to meet scheduled dates in support of production. Additionally, the role will support implementation of Engineering Change Orders, tracking ECO status, executing ERP system changes, and moving electronic documents.

Requirements

Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills
Excellent attention to detail
Sound analytical and problem-solving abilities
Ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently with general supervision
Creativity
Ability to work independently
Data Entry skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suit
Bachelor's degree in business or equivalent required.
Minimum of three years of purchasing experience required (five years preferred).

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with Microsoft Dynamics 365 preferred
Experience with master data entry and management preferred.
APICS and CPM certifications preferred.
Hands on experience with MRP processes and computer systems preferred.

Responsibilities

Utilizing MRP, place purchase orders, follow up on order status, and ensure timely material deliveries.
Maintain supplier relationships, negotiate prices and terms, set expectations for quality and delivery.
Identify and recommend opportunities for safety stock, minimum order quantities, order multiples, etc. to optimize purchasing and receiving workloads.
Maintain master data related to purchasing.
Work with Quality to address any supplier-related issues to drive root cause correction.
Maintain status tracking of Engineering Change Orders.
Implement ERP changes per ECO requirements with creation and updates to master data across Items, Bills of Material, and Tooling.
On shared drive or other systems as needed, transition electronic documents to appropriate folders per ECO requirements.
Perform other related duties as needed.