Commodity Buyer

Malvern Panalytical•Andover, MA

1d•$90,000 - $110,000•Hybrid

About The Position

SciAps, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Commodity Buyer to support sourcing, procurement, and supplier management of critical electronic and electromechanical components. The role partners with engineering, operations, quality, and suppliers to help ensure continuity of supply, competitive cost, consistent quality, and on-time delivery. It is a highly visible position with clear company impact in a fast-paced environment emphasizing communication and teamwork. The position offers hybrid work flexibility, potential travel to supplier locations, and career development and growth opportunities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, engineering, operations, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
Demonstrated purchasing or commodity management experience in an electronics or electromechanical manufacturing environment.
Hands-on experience sourcing and procuring printed circuit boards, printed circuit board assemblies, and electromechanical assemblies.
Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, supplier capabilities, cost drivers, lead times, and common quality considerations.
Strong negotiation, supplier management, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to read and interpret bills of material, drawings, specifications, quotes, and purchase agreements.
Proficiency with ERP or MRP systems and Microsoft Office applications.
Clear written and verbal communication skills and ability to work effectively across engineering, quality, operations, finance, and external suppliers.

Responsibilities

Support sourcing and procurement of critical electronic and electromechanical components.
Manage suppliers to support continuity of supply, competitive costs, consistent quality, and on-time delivery.
Work with engineering, operations, quality, and suppliers.
Contribute ideas and process improvements.