Buyer Jobs in Boston, MA
A Buyer in the manufacturing industry is primarily responsible for the procurement of materials, goods, and services necessary for the manufacturing process. They research, evaluate and buy products for companies to either resell to customers or use in their everyday operations. Key duties include sourcing new suppliers, negotiating contracts, tracking orders, and ensuring timely delivery of goods. They work closely with other departments such as production and quality assurance to understand their needs and ensure the supply chain is running smoothly and cost-effectively.
Important skills for a Buyer include strong negotiation and communication abilities, analytical thinking, and a good understanding of supply chain management. They should be detail-oriented and have solid organizational skills to manage multiple orders and suppliers. A bachelor's degree in business, economics, or a relevant field is typically required. Certification such as Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP) or Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) can be beneficial. Prior job roles before becoming a Buyer may include Procurement Assistant, Purchasing Agent, or Inventory Analyst.
- RTX
- Andover, MA (20 miles from Boston, MA)
- 2 days ago
- Andover, MA (20 miles from Boston, MA)
- 2 days ago
procurement Ability to effectively interface with senior management on major matters pertaining to its policies, plans, and objectives Ability to develop peer relationships with senior executives,...
Hybrid- Westinghouse Electric Company
- Canton, MA (12 miles from Boston, MA)
- 2 days ago
- Canton, MA (12 miles from Boston, MA)
- 2 days ago
Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At WECTEC Staffing Services, a wholly-owned subsidiary of...
In Person- Benchmark Senior Living
- Waltham, MA (10 miles from Boston, MA)
- 5 days ago
- Waltham, MA (10 miles from Boston, MA)
- 5 days ago
Benchmark has been a trailblazer in senior living for nearly 30 years, operating 68 communities with 7,400 associates across the Northeast. With $3 billion in assets under management and $700...
In PersonSupply Chain Analyst / Planner-Buyer
- CPI Canada
- Hudson, MA (24 miles from Boston, MA)
- 6 days ago
- Hudson, MA (24 miles from Boston, MA)
- 6 days ago
JOB SUMMARY The Supply Chain Analyst / Planner-Buyer supports defense and aerospace programs by performing material planning, procurement, and supply chain analytics to ensure program execution and...
In Person- Beacon Hill Solutions Group, LLC
- Boston, MA
- 12 days ago
- Boston, MA
- 12 days ago
Beacon Hill was founded to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing. Senior Procurement Analyst - Boston, MA Our client, a large organization in the transportation and...
In PersonAssociate Commodity Manager - Electronic
- ZOLL Medical Corporation*
- Chelmsford, MA (21 miles from Boston, MA)
- 13 days ago
- Chelmsford, MA (21 miles from Boston, MA)
- 13 days ago
Perform Spend Analysis and rationalization to build and manage Supplier relations. Conduct audits QBRs and other formal/informal sessions....
In Person- Thermo Fisher Scientific
- Tewksbury, MA (19 miles from Boston, MA)
- 13 days ago
- Tewksbury, MA (19 miles from Boston, MA)
- 13 days ago
Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri) Environmental Conditions Office As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you'll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join...
In Person- SGS Consulting
- Everett, MA (3 miles from Boston, MA)
- 30+ days ago
- Everett, MA (3 miles from Boston, MA)
- 30+ days ago
Location : Everett Massachusetts Onsite role, 20 hours/week to start for managing maintenance service contracts. Job Responsibilities: Handle invoicing, budget tracking, and timesheet collection...
In Person Part Time- ButcherBox
- Watertown, MA (6 miles from Boston, MA)
- 45+ days ago
- Watertown, MA (6 miles from Boston, MA)
- 45+ days ago
Who We Are ButcherBox is a certified B Corp headquartered in Boston, and honored to be celebrating our fourth year in a row on Inc.'s list of Best Workplaces. At ButcherBox, we believe in better....
In PersonSeasonal Camp Logistics and Procurement Coordinator
- Bright Horizons
- Ashland, MA (21 miles from Boston, MA)
- 45+ days ago
- Ashland, MA (21 miles from Boston, MA)
- 45+ days ago
Bright Horizons Seasonal Camp Logistics and Procurement Coordinator Home, MA Apply Primary Purpose The Procurement and Logistics Coordinator ( Part-Time, Seasonal ) supports the Steve & Kate's...
In Person Temporary- ZOLL
- Chelmsford, MA (21 miles from Boston, MA)
- 45+ days ago
- Chelmsford, MA (21 miles from Boston, MA)
- 45+ days ago
business insights Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting procurement, purchasing, or supply planning processes in a manufacturing environment Experience with supplier performance reporting, spend...
RemoteAssociate Commodity Manager - Electronics
- ZOLL
- Chelmsford, MA (21 miles from Boston, MA)
- 60+ days ago
- Chelmsford, MA (21 miles from Boston, MA)
- 60+ days ago
Perform Spend Analysis and rationalization to build and manage Supplier relations. Conduct audits QBRs and other formal/informal sessions....
RemoteWho We Are ButcherBox is a certified B Corp headquartered in Boston, and honored to be celebrating our fourth year in a row on Inc.'s list of Best Workplaces. At ButcherBox, we believe in better....
In Person- MACOM
- Lowell, MA (23 miles from Boston, MA)
- 90+ days ago
- Lowell, MA (23 miles from Boston, MA)
- 90+ days ago
Company Overview: MACOM designs and manufactures semiconductor products for Data Center, Telecommunication, and Industrial and Defense applications. Headquartered in Lowell, Massachusetts, MACOM...
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- Merchandising
- Contract Management
- Product Marketing
- Commodity Management
- Request for Quotation
- Cosmetic Sales
- Category Management
- Supplier Development
- Expense Control
- Global Sourcing
- Certified Purchasing Manager
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- Material Planning
- Supplier Quality
- Manufacturing Resource Planning
- Demand Planning
- Supplier Management
- Strategic Sourcing
- Requisitions
- Replenishing
- Purchase Orders
- Cost Analysis
- Enterprise Resource Planning
- Standard Operating Procedures
- Continuous Improvement
- Supply Chain Management
- Supply Chain
- Cost Reduction
- Budget Forecasting
- Contract Negotiation
- Systems Applications & Products
- Vendor Management
- Engineering
- Strategy Development
- Procurement
- Finance
- Negotiation
- Logistics
- Auditing
- Prioritizing
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- Driving
- Purchasing
- Documentation
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- Punctual
- Inventory Management
- Policy Development
- Reporting
- Collaboration
- Flexibility
- Materials Management
- Bachelor's Degree
- Sales
- Regulations
- Microsoft Excel
- Scheduling
- Staff Supervision
- Microsoft Office
- Problem Solving
- Customer Service
- Leadership
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