Materials - Buyer - Direct - Entry

Our client, a Energy Services company, is looking for a Materials - Buyer - Direct - Entry for their Gloucester, MA location. Responsibilities:

• Negotiates pricing and other terms of purchase under supervision. Manage none strategic suppliers (none QFM)? $5M.

• Quotes materials; procures materials, components, equipment and services at the lowest cost consistent with consideration of quality, reliability of source and urgency of need.

• Expedites and ensures the timely receipt of materials.

• Works with engineering and MPM or SCM to recommend new suppliers.

• Issues RFQs, analyzes proposals, negotiates prices and delivery, issues and/or adjusts purchase orders in a timely manner.

• Follows-up on orders, verifies delivery, approves payment, and maintains necessary records.

• Negotiates vendor contracts, as appropriate. Follows purchasing business processes.

• Leads purchasing activities with manufacturing and engineering departments to maintain inventory at planned levels.

• Leads problem resolution for material related accounting and receiving issues

Requirements:

• Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines

• Understanding of supply chain processes and purchasing strategies.

• Knowledge of inventory management and logistics.

• Familiarity with contract management and vendor relations.

• Strong communication skills to collaborate with vendors, suppliers, and internal teams.

• Ability to work well under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.

• Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market

• Significant experience in purchasing or procurement,

• Experience in a similar industry or with specific products relevant to the hiring organization may be required.

• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements

• Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information

• Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies

• Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus

• Strong negotiation skills to secure favorable terms and pricing.

• Excellent analytical skills to assess vendors and evaluate product quality and cost-effectiveness.

• Proficiency in procurement software SAP/SCV/ARIBA

• Strong organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple projects simultaneously.

• Motivation, initiative, collaboration, connectivity and coaching

• A bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management, procurement, or a related field is typically preferred

• Technical Skills: Required: Data analysis, inventory management, procurement processes, and supply chain technologies

• Computer Skills : Required: procurement software SAP/SCV/ARIBA

• Soft Skills: Required: effective communication, negotiation, critical thinking, and problem-solving

Why Should You Apply?

• Health Benefits

• Referral Program

• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities