B821
Located in Littleton, MA
Pay: $35-$40/hr DOE
Job Full Description
We are seeking a Buyer for a manufacturing company in Littleton, MA. The Buyer plays a critical role on the Supply Chain team, responsible for procuring components, materials, and services essential to the design and manufacture of complex electromechanical systems.
Responsibilities
- Source, quote, negotiate, and issue purchase orders for a diverse range of commodities, including custom machined parts, cable and wire harnesses, PCBs, subassemblies, and specialized manufacturing services.
- Ensure materials and services comply with all applicable regulatory and quality standards (e.g., FDA, ISO 13485).
- Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships; conduct performance reviews, vendor visits, and improvement initiatives.
- Identify, evaluate, and qualify new suppliers
- Collaborate with Engineering and Production to support prototype builds, manage part obsolescence, and implement engineering change orders (ECOs).
- Perform cost analysis, contribute to make/buy decisions, and support cost-reduction initiatives.
- Monitor and report supplier performance in quality, delivery, cost, and responsiveness metrics.
- Expedite critical materials to maintain production schedules and minimize downtime.
- Participate in root cause and corrective action activities for supplier-related issues.
- Maintain purchasing records, documentation, and compliance with internal quality and regulatory systems.
- Compile and present purchasing metrics, cost savings, and procurement reports.
- Support internal and external audits as required.
Requirements:
- Associate’s Degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field; or equivalent work experience
- 4–6 years of experience in procurement or supply chain management within a medical device or other regulated manufacturing environment
- Management of SKUs.
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., Salesforce, Oracle, SAP, NetSuite).
- Strong working knowledge of FDA, ISO 13485, or other quality management systems is preferred
- Proficient in Microsoft Office or Google Workspace (Excel, Docs, Sheets, etc.).
- Familiarity with low-volume, high-complexity manufacturing environments.
- Experience with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.
Benefits:
- Competitive compensation
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Professional development opportunities
This is a Direct Hire position. The pay is $35-$40/hr DOE. If interested, please send resume to jobs.actonma@expresspros.com
Acton, MA
2873
1740 Massachusetts Avenue
Suite C2
Boxborough, MA 01719
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