Buyer

Job Title: Buyer
Location: Littleton, MA
Industry: Medical Devices / Manufacturing
Employment Type: Full-Time (Onsite)

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate or Bachelor’s Degree preferred

About the Role
We are seeking a skilled Buyer to join a growing manufacturing team specializing in complex
electromechanical systems. The Buyer will play a key role in the procurement of components, materials,
and services essential for production, ensuring quality, cost-effectiveness, and compliance with all
regulatory standards.
This role requires a proactive professional experienced in regulated manufacturing environments (such
as medical devices) who can balance strategic sourcing, supplier management, and cost control.

Key Responsibilities

• Source, quote, negotiate, and issue purchase orders for a variety of commodities, including
  custom-machined parts, wire harnesses, PCBs, subassemblies, and specialized manufacturing
  services.
• Ensure all purchased materials and services meet applicable regulatory and quality standards
  (e.g., FDA, ISO 13485).
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships; conduct vendor performance reviews and
  support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify, evaluate, and qualify new suppliers to strengthen the supply base.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering and Production teams to support prototype builds, manage
  part obsolescence, and implement Engineering Change Orders (ECOs).
• Perform cost analysis and participate in make vs. buy decisions.
• Support cost-reduction initiatives and provide accurate purchasing data for management
  reports.
• Track and report on supplier performance — quality, delivery, cost, and responsiveness.
• Expedite critical materials to maintain production schedules and minimize downtime.
• Participate in root cause and corrective action processes for supplier-related issues.
• Maintain complete and compliant purchasing records in alignment with internal quality and
  regulatory systems.
• Support internal and external audits as required.
  
  Qualifications amp; Experience
  Must-Haves:
• 4–6 years of experience in procurement or supply chain roles within a regulated manufacturing
  environment (preferably medical devices).
• Hands-on experience with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP, NetSuite, Salesforce).
• Proven ability to manage sourcing for low-volume, high-complexity products.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and supplier quality expectations.
  
  Preferred:
• Experience with cost analysis, supplier scorecards, and vendor qualification processes.
• Working understanding of FDA and ISO 13485 requirements.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.