Purchasing Agent

Cox

Randolph, Massachusetts

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Job Description

Job Description

Purchasing Manager

Location: Randolph, MA (on-site) | Type: Full-time

About Cambridgeport

Cambridgeport, a sister company of Cox Engineering, designs and builds custom HVAC units and CRAH units, bringing innovation, transparency, and creative engineering to every project. With a long history of adapting to our clients’ needs, we are committed to delivering high-quality manufacturing and expertise. Our team works out of a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Randolph, Massachusetts, just south of Boston, and we are looking for motivated people to join us.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to lead purchasing and strategic sourcing for our manufacturing operations. This person will make sure we have the right materials, at the right cost, at the right time, while building strong relationships with our vendors and suppliers.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute purchasing and negotiation strategies
Establish and maintain strategic sourcing procedures
Purchase equipment and raw or semi-finished materials to support production
Prepare, review, and process purchase orders
Monitor and forecast demand for raw materials in coordination with production and engineering
Forecast pricing and track market trends
Vet existing and prospective vendors and suppliers, and manage ongoing supplier performance
Perform cost analysis and benchmarking
Lead budgeting, costing, and forecasting for purchasing initiatives
Identify and mitigate supply chain risks

Qualifications

5+ years of experience in purchasing management or supply chain management, ideally in a manufacturing environment
Excellent negotiation and leadership skills
Strong research and analytical skills
Proven experience in product sourcing and vendor/supplier management
Experience with inventory forecasting and management
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
Epicor experience preferred

What We Offer

Competitive salary
Industry training and educational opportunities
Paid vacation, personal days, and holidays
Health, dental, and vision coverage

Company-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability
401(k)
Office snacks, cold brew coffee on tap, and more

Numbers & Facts

Location	Randolph, Massachusetts
Website	https://www.coxengineering.com/careers/

Skills

Analysis Skillsunmatched
Benchmarkingunmatched
Budgetingunmatched
Cost Analysisunmatched
Cost Forecastingunmatched
Demand Forecasting/Planningunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Forecastingunmatched
HVACunmatched
Inventory Managementunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Manufacturingunmatched
Manufacturing Operationsunmatched
Market Trackingunmatched
Market Trend Analysisunmatched
Negotiation Skillsunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Pricingunmatched
Procurement Managementunmatched
Production Supportunmatched
Purchase Ordersunmatched
Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
Research Skillsunmatched
Risk Managementunmatched
Sourcing Strategyunmatched
Strategic Planningunmatched
Supply Chainunmatched
Supply Chain Managementunmatched
Vendor/Supplier Evaluationunmatched
Vendor/Supplier Managementunmatched
Vendor/Supplier Relationsunmatched
Vendor/Supplier Sourcingunmatched

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