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Sr Buyer

Rapiscan Systems
Billerica, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/20/2026
Overview

Rapiscan, an OSI Systems Company is seeking a Sr Buyer based out of Billerica, MA.

Rapiscan Systems, an OSI Systems, Inc. company, designs, manufactures and markets security and inspection systems worldwide. Our products are used to inspect baggage, cargo, people, vehicles and other objects for weapons, explosives, drugs and other contraband. Rapiscan Systems security and inspection devices can be found in a wide range of locations such as airports, border crossings, railway stations, seaports and terminals, government and military installations, and nuclear facilities.

Responsibilities

  • Scheduling of purchased parts to support the requirement date of the production schedule as well as service forecast/backorder requirements.
  • Follow-up and expediting as required to ensure on-time delivery.
  • Manage on-time delivery performance of the supply base by resolving constraints whether they exist at the supplier or at Rapiscan.
  • Manage inventory balances in support of inventory turns goals and customer flexibility requirements.
  • Provide supply base with forecasted requirements.
  • Resolve invoice discrepancies whether they are pricing, quantity, or receiving issues.
  • Manage MRP changes with the supply base to determine and support material availability. Review and validate immediate and forecasted purchase requirements. Update and modify PO and inventory schedules as required.
  • Review and issue purchase orders, obtain acknowledgments, follow-up as needed. Escalate with supplier management as required to achieve schedule compliance.
  • Manage and reduce excess and obsolete inventory.
  • Manage ECO (Engineering Change Orders) engineering change effectiveness to provide material availability and disposition.
  • Improve supplier relationships. Serve as primary day-to-day supplier contact for designated suppliers for scheduling and delivery of all purchased parts in support of all production and service needs.
  • Provide feedback to commodities managers on supplier performance for delivery performance and supplier responsiveness.
  • Provide back-up support for others in department as needed.
  • Collaborating with Commodity Managers to source new or revised products and selects appropriate new suppliers as necessary per AS&E guidelines.
  • Improves performance of supply base via on-time delivery, quality, lead time, and total cost basis.
  • Uphold the company’s core values of Integrity, Innovation, Accountability, and Teamwork.
  • Demonstrate behavior consistent with the company’s Code of Ethics and Conduct.
  • It is the responsibility of every employee to report to their manager or a member of senior management any quality problems or defects in order for corrective action to be implemented and to avoid recurrence of the problem.
  • Duties may be modified or assigned at any time to meet the needs of the business.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor Degree in Business Administration or Supply Chain preferred as well as previous purchasing experience. In lieu of degree 8-10 years of sourcing experience may be considered.
  • 8 years of buying experience preferable in the MRO/ common distribution area.
  • Basic knowledge of manufacturing processes and cost drivers, and supply market dynamics.
  • Basic knowledge of quality assurance methods.
  • Operations experience with three (3) years' experience in materials/inventory management a plus.
  • Experience with Agile, Oracle, and Microsoft Dynamics a plus. Must have ERP/MRP
  • experience.

Please review our benefits here: Life at OSI

The pay range above represents annual base salary only. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as your job level, geographic location, date of hire, experience, job-related knowledge and skills, and education in conjunction with market and business considerations.

Base salary is one component of your total rewards package. You may be eligible for long-term incentives, potential discretionary bonuses, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discounted rate through the Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP). OSI also offers comprehensive benefits including various options for health plans, access to 401(k) retirement plan, health savings account, disability insurance, life insurance, AD&D insurance, leave of absence programs and an array of voluntary benefits. In addition, paid time off is offered to be used for vacation, holidays, bereavement, and jury duty. Full-Time salaried employees are entitled to flexible time-off.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES

OSI Systems, Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively “OSI”) does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. If any person or entity, including a recruiter or agency, submits any information, including any resume or information regarding any potential candidate, without a signed agreement in place with OSI, OSI explicitly reserves the right to use such information, and pursue and/or hire such candidates, without any financial obligation to the person, recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited information or resumes, including those submitted directly to hiring managers, are considered and deemed to be the property of OSI.

Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability and Veterans

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OSI Systems, Inc. has three operating divisions: (a) Security, providing security and inspection systems, turnkey security screening solutions and related services; (b) Healthcare, providing patient monitoring, diagnostic cardiology and anesthesia systems; and (c) Optoelectronics and Manufacturing, providing specialized electronic components and electronic manufacturing services for original equipment manufacturers with applications in the defense, aerospace, medical and industrial markets, among others.

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