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Buyer Planner III – Electronics / Defense Manufacturing

Chelmsford, MA | 1st Shift | Direct Hire

Are you an experienced Buyer Planner with a strong background in electronics, defense manufacturing, and supply chain planning? Join a fast‑paced, highly technical environment where your expertise directly impacts production success, supplier performance, and mission‑critical programs.

We are seeking a detail‑driven professional who can balance planning, procurement, cost control, supplier management, and risk mitigation while supporting strategic manufacturing initiatives.

What You’ll Do

As a Buyer Planner III, you will own the full lifecycle of material planning and procurement to support high‑reliability electronics manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, procure, and schedule materials using Just‑In‑Time (JIT) methodologies.
• Review technical data packages and understand the technical scope of work (TDP).
• Maintain and improve material cost parameters and monitor PPV performance.
• Review and manage open order action reports.
• Partner with suppliers to ensure quality, pricing, and delivery expectations are met.
• Solve technical issues independently or with cross‑functional support.
• Retrieve procurement data from the company’s MRP system and place orders within 5 days of contract review.
• Bid work orders, negotiate pricing, and secure competitive delivery timelines.
• Resolve issues related to discrepant material, damaged goods, pricing errors, quality, or schedule delays (including MRB actions).
• Act as a liaison between suppliers and internal teams to ensure on‑time production.
• Source, qualify, and recommend suppliers; track monthly supplier performance.
• Recommend and support SCARs when needed.
• Analyze subcontract results (PPV, delivery, quality) and drive continuous improvement.
• Conduct supplier assessments through site visits, questionnaires, portal reviews, or calls.
• Lead schedule‑mitigation activities with cross‑functional partners (Ops, Engineering, PM, Leadership).
• Utilize advanced Excel skills for reporting and analysis.
• Provide supply chain risk recommendations to senior planning leadership.
• Follow safety procedures and OSHA guidelines.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent technical training 5 years of relevant experience.
• Strong background in electronics or defense manufacturing (required).
• Excellent communication skills—written, verbal, and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making abilities.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, complex formulas, etc.).
• Experience using QuoteFX (QFX) is a plus.
• Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment.

Why Join Us?

• Direct hire, stable full‑time opportunity
• 1st shift schedule
• Work on high‑reliability electronics and defense programs
• Collaborative, supportive team environment
• Opportunity to drive cost improvements, risk mitigation, and supplier strategy
• Growth potential within the supply chain organization

Work Environment

This role is fully on-site and works closely with Operations, Engineering, Project Management, Quality, and Senior Leadership.