
Buyer / Planner
- Billerica, MA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Send and Manage RFQs with approved suppliers. Source new suppliers as needed
- Source components utilizing engineering or production drawings within the Approved Supplier List
- Generate Reqs & POs based on MRP Demand, Expense Requests or Service needs within the organization
- Manage MRP Material needs, component sourcing and limit any shortage requirements
- Work with Suppliers to resolve issues within NCMs, QA requirements or Capacity constraints.
- Plan, Schedule, and monitor the movement of materials through the production cycle
- Set, maintain and adjust appropriate stock levels for systems in production
- Work with suppliers in scheduling in order to support production requirements.
- Work with suppliers with on time delivery, quality and cost objectives
- Provide analysis of costing against cost targets
- Perform cost reduction actives in order to maintain budgets and/or reduce costs
- Prepare reports and updates as needed (ERP reports as well as Microsoft Excel)
- Resolve shipment and invoice discrepancies
- Ensure accuracy of data in SAP, data entry as required
- 2+ Years relevant experience in procurement or materials sourcing, knowledge in sourcing metal components, Optics or PCB Assemblies a plus
- Excellent computer skills, ability to use Microsoft Office
- 1+ Years Experience with SAP
- Strong organizational skills with emphasis on task management and attention to detail
- Ability to maintain organizational tasks with multiple inputs
- Strong aptitude to learn new processes and complex ERP Systems
- Self-motivated, ability to work both independently and within a team
- Professional and team-based approach to problem solving with strong analytical and communication skills to support production requirements.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to deal with people professionally
- Strong time management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Effectively communicate and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders