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Senior Buyer
Location:
Holliston, MA
Description:
Position Summary: The Senior Buyer is responsible for the continuous flow of goods and services supporting Harvard Bioscience manufacturing operations. This individual will participate in sustaining supplier relationships, ensuring timely delivery of materials, and support continuous improvement initiatives. The Senior Buyer will work under minimal supervision with wide latitude for independent judgment. This position typically requires three to six years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of experience and education Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Utilizing MRP plan and procure materials ensuring customer order fulfillment requirements Engage with key suppliers and sustain long-term strategic partnerships Support continuous improvement initiatives that reduce waste and create capacity Participate in quarterly reviews with key suppliers Negotiate the total cost of material for assigned commodities or product lines Resolve invoice discrepancies Partner and participate with cross-functional teams supporting new product development Assist in supplier corrective actions related to supplier performance and delivery Manage MRP system data driving accurate reporting Skills and Abilities Required: Minimum 3 years relevant purchasing experience with electro-mechanical operations Knowledge of supply chain and manufacturing practices Strong working knowledge of ERP systems Excellent negotiation skills Good interpersonal skills - the ability to work effectively with others to achieve team goals Customer-focused with the ability to work comfortably with internal and external customers Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite - Excel, Word, Outlook, & PowerPoint Desired Skills and Certifications: International buying experience APICS Certification (CSCP, CPIM) Lean Six Sigma training/certification Previous experience sourcing electrical components Previous experience using J.D. Edwards ERP Education and Experience Required: HS required, Bachelor's degree desired or related Professional Certification and requires a minimum of three years' experience or equivalent education. AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER/VETERAN/DISABILITY FLSA Exempt ADA Disclaimer In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Job Posted by ApplicantPro
Company:
Harvard Bioscience
Posted:
May 8 on ApplicantPro, TalentPlusHire
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