Buyer

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.