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.
NOTE: The pay rate range is $35-$40/hr. depending one experience.
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.
Benefits:
- Competitive compensation
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Professional development opportunities
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $71,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Experience:
-  supply chain management within a medical device: 5 years (Required)
- procurement within a medical device: 5 years (Required)
- regulated manufacturing environment: 5 years (Required)
Work Location: In person