buyer 2
Collabera · North Reading, MA · 1 mo ago
Purchasing$23–$29/hrContract
DAY TO DAY
Execute the setup of new vendors and individual items while identifying opportunities to optimize the supply base and broaden market selection.
Maintain the product catalog by proactively updating costs, retail pricing, and technical content to ensure data integrity and margin health.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to coordinate and manage the end-to-end logistics for New Product Introductions (NPI), ensuring seamless and timely market entry.
Act as a primary point of contact for vendor partners, resolving complex inquiries and fostering long-term, high-value professional relationships.
Serve as a highly trained backup for the Control Buyer and lead strategic special projects focused on process improvement and procurement efficiency.
MUST HAVES
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
- At least 2+ years of professional experience in a high-volume, global procurement or manufacturing environment.
- Advanced skills in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and hands-on experience navigating complex ERP systems, specifically Oracle EBS.
- Proven track record of executing procurement requirements for large-scale New Product Introduction (NPI) programs.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to influence stakeholders and thrive in a collegial, team-centric environment.
- A sharp eye for detail when auditing and managing complex datasets.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Short-term disability insurance
- Paid parking/public transportation
- (Paid time off, paid sick and safe time, paid vacation time, paid parental leave, paid holidays annually - AS Applicable)