Senior Buyer

PI Physik Instrumente•Shrewsbury, MA

14d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Buyer to join our procurement team in our Shrewsbury, MA office. The successful candidate will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing materials and assemblies for use in the production of our high precision motion instruments. This role requires deep understanding of supply chain management, supplier development, and product lifecycle in a technical environment.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED required.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement or supply chain.
Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills.
Ability to read technical drawings, BOMs (Bills of Materials), and understand engineering change orders (ECOs).
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience using ERP systems is required

Nice To Haves

Associate's or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field preferred.
Familiarity with quality standards such as ISO 9001, RoHS, and REACH compliance preferred.
experience with Infor LN is a plus
Background in manufacturing, especially high-mix, low-volume production environments.
Experience with international sourcing and global supplier management.
Experience with ERP Infor LN.
Experience with implementation and management of VMI programs.

Responsibilities

Purchase raw materials, fabricated components, specialized machinery parts based on production schedules.
Source, evaluate, and manage suppliers for materials and other custom or off-the-shelf components.
Negotiate pricing, lead times, payment terms, and contract conditions to ensure best value and long-term supplier relationships.
Issue purchase orders (POs), track order status, and manage delivery schedules to meet production and project deadlines.
Collaborate closely with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure supplier components meet technical and quality specifications.
Maintain accurate records of purchase activity, cost savings, and supplier performance for reporting and audit purposes.
Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including single-source dependencies, obsolescence, and material shortages.
Participate in new product introduction (NPI) processes, ensuring timely procurement of long-lead and prototype components.
Develop and qualify new supply sources as needed, establishing new vendor accounts and negotiating credit terms.
Act as a subject matter expert and mentor for junior buyers or procurement staff