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$85,500-$96,750  •  Chelmsford, MA
•  Direct Hire
•  Job Number:269930
•  Posted:3/25/2026
  • Responsible for purchasing finished goods, raw materials, semi-finished products, components and services from vendors employing a just in time philosophy that would be in sync with the Production Schedule requirements.
  • Properly manage all purchasing, material movement, and project-based material planning activities within the ERP system
  • Employ a Just In Time (JIT) philosophy for material procurement and planning purposes.
  • Direct point of contact for Production and Project Management for material requirements, schedules, and costing.
  • Collaborate with Sales staff to obtain information about customer needs. 
  • Review impact of all pending Engineering Change Requests upon schedule and pricing. 
  • Research, identify and assess new suppliers
  • Evaluate and compare vendor quotes to select the most desirable supplier.
  • Ensure Suppliers provide quality materials on time and resolve material issues and material returns when expectations are not met. 
  • Coordinate and work directly with suppliers, management, and logistics teams to schedule, expedite, and track deliveries to ensure schedules are met.
  • Work closely with team to effectively take advantage of trends 
  • Visits suppliers' facilities to qualify them as new sources and assist in the resolution of production, design, quality and/or delivery problems. 

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in a technical discipline or equivalent
  • Minimum three (3) years’ experience purchasing electro-mechanical parts and components
  • Negotiation and vendor management skills
  • Familiarity running ERP planning module for project specific requirements (not according to forecast)
  • Experience working with BOMS and ability to read blueprints, wiring diagrams and to identify electronic components
  • Strong communication skills that will allow for effective oral and written communication with suppliers and internal customers.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude
  • Must be highly organized and able to multitask in an extremely dynamic environment
  • Proficiency in MS Office applications and prior experience working with an MRP or ERP system
  • Must have sound decision making skills with the ability to exercise good judgment.
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