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Buyer - Buyer II
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What they do
A Buyer buys products, materials or services needed by a company or organization. Manages inventory and schedule for purchasing, works with vendors and negotiates contracts, monitors quality of supplies and services purchased. May work in farm products, manufacturing, trade or services industries.
$71,056 / year median in Massachusetts
-5% projected decline
Job Description
Job#: 3051271 Buyer -
Buyer IILocation:
North Reading, Massachusetts (Onsite)
COMPENSATION
$23 - $33 HOURLY Role OverviewWe are seeking a candidate for a Buyer position. This role involves purchasing materials, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring material availability. The successful candidate will be organized, self-motivated, and detail-oriented, with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment. Key ResponsibilitiesPurchasing materials and equipment from suppliers, including electro-mechanical assemblies, electronic components, and PCB assemblies.
Managing supplier relationships and key performance indicators.
Providing inputs for monthly scorecards and presenting procurement data during business reviews.
Planning material requirements, managing inventory levels, and managing schedules in an ERP system.
Identifying supply chain material risks and providing transparent monitoring of material flow.
Collaborating with Planning to communicate supply chain risks and mitigation strategies.
Developing mechanisms for monitoring and updating open purchase orders and delivery requirements.
Assisting the Global Commodity Management team with supplier relationship management and performance monitoring.
Resolving purchase order receiving errors and assisting with invoice reconciliation.
Managing supplier returns, including non-conformance reports and return material authorizations.
Identifying and executing opportunities for process improvement.
Required QualificationsTechnical Skills:
Proficiency with computer applications such as Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint is required. Preferred QualificationsAn understanding of data management and databases is a plus.
Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
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Everforth Apex Benefits Overview:
Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our Welcome Packet as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.
Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.
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Benefits
- 401(k) Plans
- Professional Development
- Employee Stock Options (ESOs)
- Health and Wellness Programs