Buyer at FootBridge Company

Buyer 

Location: Chelmsford, MA 
Duration: 6 Months
Compensation: $35-38/hr

Job Description
The Buyer / Planner is responsible for coordinating purchasing activities with production control, operations / manufacturing, and engineering teams to acquire inventory in the most cost effective and timely manner.   This individual will be responsible for acquiring and maintaining a technical understanding of products purchased.   In addition, will perform price analysis and volume planning for major commodities. Responsibilities will also include gathering quotations and obtaining materials, components, equipment and services.  Will monitor and report on purchase price variances and will evaluate supplier reliability regarding on time delivery.

Responsibilities:

• Managing day-to-day inventory planning for respective products.
• Processing Oracle MRP output, processing Planned Orders in a timely manner to support demand.
• Tracking work order shortages and expediting materials.
• Rescheduling and expediting production and service material PO’s to meet customer delivery goals.
• Following up on purchase orders, quotes for production material; prepare summary and price comparison documentation. Placing purchase orders as needed for assigned commodities and suppliers.
• Initiating and following through on any supplier date changes and working through appropriate channels to resolve issues and get material delivered on time.
• Assisting and facilitating the prompt disposition of non-conforming materials from assigned commodities.
• Communicating supplier performance, particularly On Time Delivery and Quality, including supplier visits as required.

Experience:

• 3 to 5 years of purchasing and procurement experience (manufacturing, high mix precision machined / fabricated parts, and custom electronic boards / built for a manufacturing environment is a PLUS).

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related discipline.

• Strong understanding of ERP systems (Oracle EBS, Oracle Cloud, SAP or SAP Ariba).

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite.

• Advanced in Excel with the ability to manage data with advanced formulas and functions.

• Possess the ability to read and decipher prints, drawings, ECs.

FootBridge is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive environment where everyone is valued and respected. We make employment decisions based on qualifications and business needs, without discrimination on any basis, and we welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply

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