Production Buyer (Contract Role)

Brooks Automation • Chelmsford, MA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Production Buyer is responsible for coordinating purchasing activities with Brooks production control, operations/manufacturing, and engineering teams to acquire inventory in the most cost effective and timely manner. This individual will be responsible for acquiring and maintaining a technical understanding of products purchased. In addition, will perform price analysis and volume planning for major commodities. Responsibilities will also include gathering quotations and obtaining materials, components, equipment and services. Will monitor and report on purchase price variances and will evaluate supplier reliability regarding on time delivery.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 3 years of relevant purchasing experience.
• Demonstrated skills and experience in purchasing, scheduling, material requirements planning, inventory management, risk management, supplier relationship management and manufacturing resource planning.
• Experience working with mechanical / machined component suppliers both locally and overseas.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. MS Excel - pivot tables preferred.
• Oracle EBS and/or Oracle Cloud experience.
• Previous experience in a fast-paced, high technology manufacturing environment managing a wide range of mechanical commodity areas and related suppliers.
• Understanding and working knowledge of Lean principles and Kanban utilization.

Nice To Haves

• APICS CPIM and/or CPP certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Managing day-to-day inventory planning for respective products in a fast-paced environment.
• Processing Oracle MRP output, processing Planned Orders in a timely manner to support demand.
• Tracking work order shortages and expediting materials daily
• Rescheduling and Expediting production and service material PO’s to meet customer delivery goals.
• Following up on purchase orders, quotes for production material; prepare summary and price comparison documentation.
• Placing purchase orders as needed for assigned commodities and suppliers.
• Experience in consignment inventory management at vendor locations.
• Initiating and following through on any supplier date changes and working through appropriate channels to resolve issues and get material delivered on time.
• Assisting and facilitating the prompt disposition of non-conforming materials from assigned commodities.
• Communicating supplier performance, particularly On Time Delivery and Quality, including supplier visits as required.

Benefits

• Work arrangements may include a mix of in-office and remote work, depending on the nature of the role and business needs.
• Brooks is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and proudly serves as an equal-opportunity employer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level