Buyer 2

Job Description The Binghamton, NY site Buyer will sit in Norwood, MA and be responsible for ensuring materials, components, supplies, equipment, and services meet the delivery schedule, quality standard, and most favorable costs for scope involving Instron Static’s Binghamton, NY site. Principal Duties & Responsibilities Places Purchase Orders to ensure inventory availability for productionRevises purchase orders to reflect proper vendor delivery dates in Instron’s ERP systemMaintains contact with suppliers, to ensure that materials and services arrive on time and to the quality standards to meet production schedule objectives.Maintains regular correspondence to expedite critical purchase itemsCoordinates activities in partnership with Instron Engineering to resolve technical issues or problems that suppliers may have with engineering information.Handles adjustments with vendors involving replacement of materials not conforming to purchase specifications, return of material declared surplus, cancellations of orders, etc.Advises appropriate stakeholders of delivery deviations that impact inventory availability for productionPublish metrics on Vendor on time performance along with root cause / corrective action progress.Ability to travel up to 10% of the time Skills Required/Preferred Bachelor’s degree or equivalent purchasing/operations experienceStrong acumen in business and basic mathematical functionsCross category purchasing experience (e.g machined, fabricated, cable assemblies, electronics, etc.)Ability to work with cross-functional teams and departmentsMust be proficient in MS Excel (e.g. Pivot tables, LOOKUP functions, sorting, formula development, etc.)Proficiency with AI chatbots such as MS CopilotExperience with Kanban inventoriesMust be proficient in enterprise level inventory planning, product lifecycle, supply chain intelligence, and collaboration software (e.g. SAP, IFS, Agile, PDM, SharePoint, etc.) Working Conditions Office environment Compensation Information This position has a starting salary range of $82,560 to $103,200 per year. Pay is determined by several factors, including a candidate’s experience, relevant skills, and qualifications ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.