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PDS Inc
Buyer II
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A Supply Chain Specialist coordinates shipments and works to improve supply chain processes at a company or organization. Procures materials and manages order prices and quantities; receives shipments and organizes inventories; forecasts demand, responds to changes in demand, and resolves supply chain issues.
$102,619 / year median in Massachusetts
+15% projected growth
Job Description
Buyer II
PDS Inc
- North Reading, Massachusetts
CONTRACTOR
Updated 08/25/2026 Job Description Job Summary Key job responsibilities- Purchasing materials and equipment from suppliers including electro-mechanical assemblies, electronic components, PCB assemblies, hardware, and non-inventory items.
- Managing supplier relationships and KPIs reported to senior Supply Chain leadership
- Providing inputs to monthly scorecards and presenting procurement data during quarterly business reviews.
- Planning material requirements, managing inventory levels, managing schedules in our ERP system, and successfully communicating these requirements to our suppliers.
- Identifying supply chain material risks and providing transparent monitoring of material flow.
- Working collaboratively with Planning to communicate supply chain risks and mitigation strategies to the end users.
- Developing efficient and accurate mechanisms for monitoring and updating open purchase orders, expedites, delivery requirements.
- Assisting the Global Commodity Management team with maintaining supplier relationships, monitoring supplier performance, addressing supply issues, and developing new products and programs.
- Resolving PO receiving errors and assisting with invoice reconciliation.
- Managing supplier returns including non-conformance reports, return material authorizations, and processing MRB material.
- Identifying opportunities for process improvement and leading a cross-functional group to execute improvements.
Compensation:
$35/hour We look forward to reviewing your application. We encourage everyone to apply- even if every box isnât checked for what you are looking for or what is required.