Buyer Jobs in Massachusetts

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.

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Raw Materials Coordinator

  • Ayer, MA
  • 13 hours ago
  • Ayer, MA
  • 13 hours ago

Raw Materials Coordinator Needed in the Bolton, MA Area!...

Indirect Sourcing Specialist I - Clinical

  • Marlborough, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Marlborough, MA
  • 1 day ago

Additional Location(s): US-MA-Marlborough; US-MN-Arden Hills; US-MN-Maple Grove Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance At Boston Scientific,...

Sourcing Specialist, Indirect Materials

  • Milford, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Milford, MA
  • 1 day ago

Equal Opportunity Employer The Sourcing specialist - Indirect Materials assesses the elements of the Indirect spend category and helps to define, execute, and support ongoing and new initiatives....

Talent Sourcing Specialist

  • Boston, MA
  • 2 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 2 days ago

Who We Are Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business...

Supply Chain Analyst (Buyer)

  • Boston, MA
  • 2 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 2 days ago

Duration: 5 Months** **Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM** **Job Description:** + The Buyer role on the GA Procurement team will lead the supply and inventory management of a portfolio which...

Softlines Product Development & Sourcing Specialist

  • Acton, MA
  • 2 days ago
  • Acton, MA
  • 2 days ago

Softlines Product Development & Sourcing Specialist is responsible for developing and executing private label product from concept through production; partnering with cross-functional teams including buyers...

Procurement Sourcing Specialist

  • North Adams, MA
  • 2 days ago
  • North Adams, MA
  • 2 days ago

Together we fight for everyone's opportunity for a better financial future. We will do this together - with customers, partners and colleagues. We will fight for others, not against: We will stand...

Materials Coordinator Per Diem, Day Shift

  • Brighton, MA
  • 2 days ago
  • Brighton, MA
  • 2 days ago

weekend coverage and other weekday as need it for hospital supplies Position Function: To inventory and replenish the assigned unit with medical/surgical supplies, oxygen and associated supplies....

Advanced Materials and Procurement Specialist

  • Pittsfield, MA
  • 3 days ago
  • Pittsfield, MA
  • 3 days ago

Sets target pricing for buyers within Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system IFS. Leads and supports material requests for proposals....

Senior Advanced Materials and Procurement Specialist

  • Pittsfield, MA
  • 3 days ago
  • Pittsfield, MA
  • 3 days ago

Sets target pricing for buyers within Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system IFS. Leads and supports material requests for proposals....

Supply Chain Analyst

  • Boston, MA
  • 3 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 3 days ago

Supply Chain Analyst Job Description The role on the Procurement team involves leading the supply and inventory management of a portfolio that includes electronic components, mechanical hardware,...

Senior Vendor Manager, Debit Cards

  • Boston, MA
  • 5 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 5 days ago

The Role In Wealth Cash Solutions Personal Cards, we are embarking on a multi-year journey to improve our debit card program including enhancing our ability to service customers over our live...

Materials Coordinator

  • Boston, MA
  • 5 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 5 days ago

Site: The General Hospital Corporation Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to...

Sr Supply Chain Analyst - Customer Onboarding

  • Salem, MA
  • 6 days ago
  • Salem, MA
  • 6 days ago

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with the IMO team, Sales, Customer Engagement, Planning, and Buyers to align inventory strategies with customer needs and business objectives....

Procurement Coordinator - Contract

  • Devens, MA
  • 8 days ago
  • Devens, MA
  • 8 days ago

About Commonwealth Fusion Systems: Commonwealth Fusion Systems is on a mission to deliver the urgent transition to fusion energy. Combining decades of research, top talent and new technologies,...

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Salary for Buyer Jobs in Massachusetts

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireManufacturing research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Buyers in Massachusetts offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
40.7%
High School or GED
18.2%
Master's Degree
16.4%
Associate's Degree
11.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
10.1%
Some College
2.0%
Doctorate Degree
0.6%
Some High School
0.5%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Buyers in Massachusetts
4-6 years
45.4%
2-4 years
27.3%
6-8 years
9.1%
None
9.1%
1-2 years
4.6%
10+ years
4.6%