Procurement & Materials Speacialist

Procurement & Materials Speacialist IPG Photonics United States, Massachusetts, Marlborough 259 Cedar Hill Street (Show on map) Jun 08, 2026 IPG Purchasing procures from an international base of suppliers to meet capital equipment customer requirements. The Buyer is responsible for developing sources and executing material delivery to support the current manufacturing plan. Procurement Execution, Sourcing & Governance Own the end-to-end procurement execution cycle, including purchase order creation, supplier confirmation tracking, and delivery management in alignment with corporate policies
Manage open purchase order portfolios, driving timely supplier responses and resolving discrepancies, delays, and non-compliance
Enforce adherence to procurement controls, documentation standards, and audit requirements
Participate in RFQ processes, cost benchmarking, and supplier capability assessments for new sourcing
Contribute to supply base optimization, including cost reduction, dual sourcing, and risk mitigation initiatives Procurement & Project Integration Act as the primary interface between procurement, production, and project teams to align material availability with system build schedules
Take ownership of material shortages impacting projects, including root cause identification, recovery planning, and execution tracking
Analyze inventory, demand signals, and project requirements to proactively identify risks
Coordinate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to align shipments with required dates
Ensure material traceability from procurement through receiving, storage, and production usage
Coordinate with receiving teams to ensure timely intake, inspection, and availability of materials Engineering Coordination & Change Management Ability to partner with Engineering to resolve specification gaps, drawing revisions, and BOM discrepancies
Drive alignment on alternates, substitutions, and design changes to maintain material availability
Ensure engineering changes are rapidly translated into procurement actions and supplier execution without impacting timelines Global Logistics & Material Visibility Track inbound shipments across a global supplier network, ensuring visibility from supplier release through delivery
Maintain visibility of critical components supporting production and project execution RMA, Quality & Supplier Recovery Translate MRB decisions into procurement transactions, including return purchase orders in accordance with corporate procedures Performance Expectations High responsiveness and accuracy in procurement execution
Strong visibility and control over material flow and project readiness Qualifications Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Operations, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field
2 to 5 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or materials coordination within a manufacturing or industrial environment
Experience working with ERP systems such as Dynamics NAV or similar
Strong understanding of procurement processes, supplier management, and material planning Core Competencies Strong ownership mindset with ability to independently drive execution
Analytical thinking with a structured approach to problem solving
Effective stakeholder management across cross functional teams and external suppliers
Ability to operate in a fast paced, deadline driven environment
High attention to detail with strong organizational discipline Preferred Qualifications Experience in global supply chain environments
Exposure to engineered to order or project-based manufacturing environments