Buyer I

Description

Position Summary

We are seeking a Buyer I to support procurement activities across multiple programs in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. This position is ONSITE in North Reading, MA. This individual will manage purchasing activities, coordinate with internal stakeholders and external suppliers, issue and maintain purchase orders, and help ensure equipment and materials are delivered according to established schedules.

The ideal candidate will have procurement or purchasing experience, strong communication and organizational skills, and the ability to identify and proactively escalate supply or delivery risks.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day procurement and purchasing activities across assigned programs.

• Review program and deployment schedules to ensure purchase orders accurately reflect business requirements.

• Create, issue, maintain, and track purchase orders.

• Coordinate with suppliers to ensure deliveries remain on schedule.

• Serve as a point of contact between internal teams, stakeholders, and external suppliers.

• Monitor purchasing and delivery activity and proactively identify potential risks or delays.

• Communicate and escalate supply or delivery issues to appropriate stakeholders.

• Investigate procurement issues and assist with root-cause analysis and resolution.

• Maintain accurate procurement information and documentation within internal systems.

• Manage multiple priorities while working both independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

• Assist with additional procurement projects and initiatives as needed.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.

• Minimum of 1 year of procurement or purchasing experience.

• Strong business communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to identify issues, analyze information, and support root-cause analysis.

• Working knowledge of procurement systems or platforms.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel.

• Ability to learn new systems and processes quickly.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with enterprise procurement or ERP systems such as Coupa, Oracle, Kinaxis, or Teamcenter.

• Basic engineering or technical knowledge, including familiarity with hardware or electronic components.

• Experience coordinating purchasing activities against project or deployment timelines.

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