CT - 5215 Senior Buyer

Coghlin Companies Inc • Westborough, MA

32d • $75,000 - $95,000

About The Position

Under moderate supervision, performs tasks associated with the role of senior buyer, in support of commodity management, planning, program management, quality, and manufacturing operations. As Buy Reports are generated by the ERP system, review to identify and action all buy, defer, expedite, or cancellation signals for their appropriate parts portfolio. Negotiate at time of order placement any additional material discounts and/or terms. Publish supplier open order reports to custom parts suppliers and communicate any issues to production. Provides supplier evaluation communication on a consistent cadence to ensure concerns, as well as positive performance, are communicated effectively and consistently. Analyze buy messages to maximize VPA and discount terms agreements with Tier 1 & 2 suppliers. Work with Production Planners to ensure material availability to maximize production capacity. Review ECN’s and recommend material effectivity date involving new and/or parts substitutions to production planner. Ensure all purchased materials are in-house on time, and at acceptable quality levels. Generate actions plans when criteria are not met. Drives for continuing improvement in all pertinent supplier metrics.

Requirements

• BS/BA degree or equivalent experience in a technical or business field desired.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Review and action buy, defer, expedite, or cancelation signals for appropriate parts portfolio based on ERP system reports.
• Negotiate material discounts and terms at the time of order placement.
• Publish supplier open order reports and communicate issues to production.
• Provide consistent supplier evaluation communication.
• Analyze buy messages to maximize VPA and discount terms agreements with suppliers.
• Collaborate with Production Planners to ensure material availability for production capacity.
• Recommend material effectivity dates for new or substituted parts based on ECN reviews.
• Ensure timely delivery and acceptable quality of purchased materials, developing action plans when criteria are not met.
• Drive continuous improvement in supplier metrics.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree