Buyer (6 Month Contract)

VEIR • Woburn, MA

20h • Hybrid

About The Position

VEIR is seeking a Buyer to own all non-project-related procurement activity, relieving the current Procurement Specialist/Planner to focus on project-driven sourcing. This role is primarily responsible for supporting Product Engineering and operational purchases that keep development timelines on track, ensuring on-time delivery of materials needed for validation and testing. The Buyer will play a hands-on role executing day-to-day purchasing activity, primarily using Procurify. This is a 6-month contract position with potential for extension/conversion to full time at the end of the contract, based on business needs. We are open to hybrid/remote working for someone within a commutable distance.

Requirements

• 2–5 years of experience in a procurement, buyer, or purchasing coordinator role; experience in a fast-paced, growing organization preferred.
• Demonstrated success managing purchase orders, vendor communications, and procurement documentation.
• Experience with procurement tools (experience with Procurify is a strong plus).
• Proficiency with Excel/Google Sheets for tracking spend, open orders, and supplier performance.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and communicate clearly with internal teams and external suppliers.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and building structure in evolving environments.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting manufacturing, hardware development, or technical teams is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute daily procurement activities across Product Engineering, IT, Facilities, Operations, Marketing, Project Management, Finance, Logistics, and Office functions, among others.
• Place, track, and manage purchase orders while maintaining accurate procurement documentation.
• Coordinate vendor communications, troubleshoot issues, and monitor order status to prevent delays.
• Assist with the supplier qualification and approval process, and maintain the Approved Vendor List (AVL).
• Consolidate purchase requests and secure competitive quotes to reduce spend and improve efficiency.
• Support the RFQ process for standard/non-project purchases, compiling and comparing supplier quotes for cost, lead time, and terms.
• Track weekly expected order deliveries and provide logistics with receiving reports.
• Monitor open PO status and proactively flag at-risk deliveries to internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Accounts Payable to ensure timely, accurate supplier payments, resolving invoice or PO discrepancies as needed.
• Maintain procurement records and PO data integrity within Procurify to support accurate reporting and audit readiness.
• Identify opportunities for spend consolidation, vendor rationalization, and process improvement across non-project categories.

Benefits

• Healthcare coverage with 100% employer paid premiums for medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Program
• 12 Company Holidays + unmetered PTO
• 12 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave for all new parents
• Stock Options
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
• Regular teambuilding, off-sites, and lunch & learns

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree