Our client a manufacturing company based in Woburn, MA is looking for a Sr. Buyer on a direct hire basis and they are looking to move as quickly as possible. You will be responsible for managing procurement activities, negotiating contracts, and ensuring the timely acquisition of goods and services to meet our client's needs. Someone will need to have experience in a manufacturing environment working with suppliers for custom machining, mechanical fabrication, mechanical assemblies, metal distribution, and custom sheet metal.

Duties Include:

Responsible for supplier selection and management which includes setting annual improvement objectives and monitoring performance Responsible to manage suppliers to achieve lowest in place cost for company and its customers Develop supply chain programs to increase inventory turns, reduce stock-outs and enable flexible response to customer demands Prepare commodity strategies to reduce the supply base and manage risks Prepare supplier agreements with key suppliers Lead negotiations and implement projects for assigned commodities Develop and maintain a list of Preferred Suppliers for each commodity and categorize assigned suppliers Maintain strong relationship with Engineering, Sales, Operations and other associated functional team leaders to develop, assist, and/or lead various project groups Communicate activities effectively with suppliers and internal customers

Requirements Include:

BS/BA degree (or equivalent experience); MBA and/or

APICS/ISM

certifications highly preferred Minimum of 7 years of experience in supply chain operations (industrial/commercial) with a strong understanding, credibility, and comfort to work with front-line operations management and cross-functional teams Must have at least two years of experience in a buyer/planner role Sourcing contract administration and negotiation experience highly desirable. Commodity experience establishing and implementing strategic plans to deliver world class sourcing of manufactured parts, preferably mechanical commodities. Experience supporting operations producing highly engineered mechanical products lines is also preferred. International commodity sourcing experience in China, Mexico and Europe is preferred Successful with driving results within a manufacturing organization while embracing Lean principles Adept with Microsoft Office software, especially Excel and PowerPoint Join us at JMT Staffing Solutions where you can contribute your expertise in procurement and supply chain management while enjoying a collaborative work environment that values professionalism and efficiency. to be part of our dedicated team!

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

Purchasing:

7 years (Preferred) Supplier management: 7 years (Preferred) Vendor management: 7 years (Preferred) Client services: 7 years (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person