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Senior Buyer Planner

Hutchinson Aerospace and Industry
Hopkinton, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 11/12/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/12/2026
Job Description

Senior Buyer/ Planner

The Senior Buyer/Planner will be responsible for managing the on-time delivery of material procurement and outside processing service to meet the forecast, customers' order demand, and MRO requirements for the Vlier business unit. Driving competitive commodity and category supply strategies to achieve the lowest total cost, reducing working capital via negotiation planning and execution, and establishing high-growth region sourcing. Optimizing on-hand inventory and maintaining favorable Purchasing Variances.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Maintain a safe and clean work environment by following company safety procedures. Contribute to a Safety-First Culture by identifying Risky Situations.
  • Initiate supplier PO contracts from approved requisitions (Blanket and Discrete Orders).
  • Submit RFQs to suppliers as required and implement strategic pricing opportunities initiated by Sourcing Mgr.
  • Convey all critical conformance requirements submitted by the Supplier Quality Engineer to suppliers with each PO.
  • Administer PO changes related to MRP reschedule messages and ECO disposition actions.
  • Negotiate supplier discrete order promise dates, root cause late deliveries, and initiate supplier corrective actions
  • Working with Planning to establish release quantities and planning settings for purchased material.
  • Plan and coordinate the timing, quantity, and on-time delivery of components with our suppliers to meet inventory goals.
  • Performs audits on our supplier partners and assures their processes are qualified and in control.
  • Liaison between the supplier base and organization when sourcing components
  • Maintain the suppliers' scorecard
  • Provide reporting for management (PPV, Supplier OTD, etc.)
  • Generate, analyze, and report key inventory metrics to maintain and exceed company goals.
  • Source new suppliers and set up
  • Assuring the system has up-to-date pricing, lead time, MOQ, etc.
  • Monitor and expedite OSP procurement
  • Analyzing the cost of supplied components to identify areas of improvement
  • Order operating supplies as required
  • Develop ideas and strategies to improve efficiency, add value, aid business performance, and work towards strategic improvements.
  • Planning backup as needed
  • Other Purchasing/planning tasks assigned by the manager.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in operations, Supply Chain, or Business is strongly desired along with 5-7 years of supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Able to communicate effectively with employees at all levels of the organization as well as with people from outside of the organization.
  • Able to work in both focused environments and process multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Knowledge of the manufacturing processes, costs, and components that exist in a global manufacturing/engineering company.
  • Able to work both in team environments and autonomously.
  • Strong computer skills, including advanced Excel and ERP systems.
  • Able to work to a set schedule

Company Description

Hutchinson Aerospace and Industry, is an industry leader in the design and manufacture of engineered solutions for the control of shock and vibration.

A unit of Hutchinson Worldwide, a market leader in the industrial rubber sector is a subsidiary of TotalEnergies - one of the top energy companies in the world with operations in more than 130 countries. Our diverse and dynamic environment emphasizes both personal and professional growth. We owe our success to our employees who combine their strong technical abilities with business development skills for an exciting and rewarding future. Excellent Career Opportunities with Growth Potential!

More information is available on the Internet at:

www.hutchinsonai.com www.hutchinsonworldwide.com www.totalenergies.com www.vlier.com

We are looking for...

“GREAT PEOPLE , INSPIRED to INNOVATE,

that are

ENGAGED, ENABLED, & ENERGIZED

to make an IMPACT.”

Career Advancement Opportunities! Benefits effective date of hire!

Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Care, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, Free Life & Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off, Parental and Family Leave, Employee Assistance Program 401(k) Plan, Opportunity to Purchase Stock at a discount and receive Free Shares, Tuition Reimbursement, Professional Development Assistance, Employee Referral Program, Employee Discount Programs, Recognition Programs, Credit Union, Variety of Schedules Available with Flexibility.

Make your next Career move now and join our winning team!

Hutchinson Aerospace and Industry, is an industry leader in the design and manufacture of engineered solutions for the control of shock and vibration. A unit of Hutchinson Worldwide, a market leader in the industrial rubber sector is a subsidiary of TotalEnergies - one of the top energy companies in the world with operations in more than 130 countries. Our diverse and dynamic environment emphasizes both personal and professional growth. We owe our success to our employees who combine their strong technical abilities with business development skills for an exciting and rewarding future. Excellent Career Opportunities with Growth Potential! More information is available on the Internet at: www.hutchinsonai.com www.hutchinsonworldwide.com www.totalenergies.com www.vlier.com We are looking for... “GREAT PEOPLE , INSPIRED to INNOVATE, that are ENGAGED, ENABLED, & ENERGIZED to make an IMPACT.” Career Advancement Opportunities! Benefits effective date of hire! Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Care, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, Free Life & Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off, Parental and Family Leave, Employee Assistance Program 401(k) Plan, Opportunity to Purchase Stock at a discount and receive Free Shares, Tuition Reimbursement, Professional Development Assistance, Employee Referral Program, Employee Discount Programs, Recognition Programs, Credit Union, Variety of Schedules Available with Flexibility. Make your next Career move now and join our winning team!

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