Senior Buyer

Meridian Adhesives Group•Billerica, MA

About The Position

The Senior Buyer supports sourcing activities for the Electronics Division and works in close coordination with the Billerica Plant Manager, Production Manager, VP of Supply Chain, and the Electronics Team. This position is responsible for purchasing and negotiating all materials, equipment, and supplies required to support production and operational needs for Meridian Adhesives Group, LLC at the Billerica, MA electronics manufacturing plant. The Senior Buyer is fully familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the procurement field and relies on significant experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals while performing a wide variety of complex procurement tasks with minimal supervision. Key responsibilities include executing daily MRP runs and in-depth inventory reviews for critical raw materials and electronic components, coaching and leading Coupa integration for services and non-BOM items to end users, and proactive collaboration with Production Leads on non-inventory BOM materials and expediting needs. The role focuses on ensuring material availability, driving cost reduction, optimizing cash flow, and maintaining strong alignment across all functional stakeholders.

Requirements

Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively as part of a team with changing membership.
Enthusiastic self-starter who is energetic, organized, service-minded, and able to adapt to a wide range of situations, including occasional abnormal operating hours.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Minimum 5 years of procurement experience.
Proficiency in Aptean Process Pro Global with procurement transactions, MRP, data capture, spend analysis, and reporting.
Knowledge of strategic sourcing, commodity, and spend category management methodologies (experience in adhesives or related industries preferred).

Nice To Haves

CPSM certification is desirable.

Responsibilities

Executes daily MRP runs and in-depth inventory reviews for critical raw materials and electronic components, proactively identifying requirements, potential shortages, excess stock, and adjustment opportunities to support uninterrupted production.
Actively participates in the division’s Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process, providing material availability insights, supply risk assessments, and sourcing recommendations to support demand planning and operational alignment.
Coaches and leads Coupa integration and adoption for services and non-BOM items to end users across the Billerica site while maintaining full ownership of Coupa procurement system operations, including requisition processing, purchase order creation, approvals, supplier collaboration, and compliance reporting.
Collaborates directly with Production Leads to review non-inventory BOM materials, align requirements, identify sourcing options, and expedite procurement as needed.
Analyzes market trends, supplier performance, and delivery conditions to mitigate supply risks, qualify alternative sources, and drive continuous cost reduction and margin improvement.
Expedites urgent Production and Sales requirements by engaging vendors directly to secure the shortest lead times while optimizing pricing, terms, and freight.
Maintains accurate ERP master data (reorder points, minimum order quantities, lead times, and safety stock) to ensure reliable MRP output and inventory availability.
Monitors inventory turns, levels, and accuracy; leads cycle counts, physical inventories, and enforcement of inventory control procedures to safeguard assets and support cash conversion cycle goals.
Executes sourcing projects and other strategic and tactical activities as assigned.
Select and develop qualified suppliers that meet company objectives, incorporating cross-functional feedback.
Conducts spend analysis, implements cost-saving initiatives, and identifies opportunities to reduce total landed costs in assigned categories.
Identifies, develops, and qualifies alternate suppliers capable of meeting or exceeding the company’s performance criteria.
Evaluates vendor price increase requests, determines justification, and negotiates to mitigate or avoid cost increases.
Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively and proactively interact with vendors, staff, department heads, and senior management.
Self-manages within assigned accountabilities while working collaboratively as part of a dynamic team
Performs other duties as assigned.