Job Description:

We have a 6 month contract for a Buyer in Burlington MA. This role will pay between 38 to 42 per hour dollars per hour..Scheduling of purchased parts to support the requirement date of the production schedule as well as service forecastbackorder requirements. Follow-up and expediting as required to ensure on-time delivery. Manage on-time delivery performance of the supply base by resolving constraints whether they exist at the supplierManage inventory balances in support of inventory turns goals and customer flexibility requirements. Provide supply base with forecasted requirements. Resolve invoice discrepancies whether they are pricing, quantity, or receiving issues. Manage MRP changes with the supply base to determine and support material availability. Review and validate immediate and forecasted purchase requirements. Update and modify PO and inventory schedules as required. Review and issue purchase orders, obtain acknowledgments, follow-up as needed. Escalate with supplier management as required to achieve schedule compliance. Manage and reduce excess and obsolete inventory. Manage ECO (Engineering Change Orders) engineering change effectiveness to provide material availability and disposition. Improve supplier relationships. Serve as primary day-to-day supplier contact for designated suppliers for scheduling and delivery of all purchased parts in support of all production and service needs. Provide feedback to commodities managers on supplier performance for delivery performance and supplier responsiveness. Provide back-up support for others in department as needed. Collaborating with Commodity Managers to source new or revised products and selects appropriate new suppliers as necessary per AS&E guidelines. Improves performance of supply base via on-time delivery, quality, lead time, and total cost basis. Uphold the company's core values of Integrity, Innovation, Accountability, and Teamwork. Demonstrate behavior consistent with the company's Code of Ethics and Conduct. It is the responsibility of every employee to report to their manager or a member of senior management any quality problems or defects in order for corrective action to be implemented and to avoid recurrence of the problem. Duties may be modified or assigned at any time to meet the needs of the business. 2- 5 years of buying experience preferable in the MRO common distribution area. Bachelor Degree in Business Administration or Supply Chain preferred as well as previous purchasing experience. In leu of degree 8-10 years of sourcing experience. Equal Opportunity EmployerVeteransDisabledBenefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term disability insurance, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs which are direct hire to a client To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.