Pay: $95,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
Why This Is a Great Opportunity
- Take ownership of strategic purchasing for sophisticated electro-mechanical products in an advanced manufacturing environment
- Manage key suppliers and directly influence cost, quality, delivery, inventory, and production continuity
- Partner closely with engineering, operations, quality, and other cross-functional leaders
- Work with domestic and international suppliers while solving complex supply-chain challenges
- Join an established organization where your purchasing decisions have a visible impact on business performance
- Build your career in a highly technical manufacturing environment with opportunities to improve sourcing strategies and processes
Location
Hybrid opportunity based in Beverly, MA. This role requires regular on-site collaboration, with some flexibility to work remotely. Candidates open to relocating are encouraged to apply.
Note
Candidates must have a BSBA and 5+ years of manufacturing experience with meaningful purchasing, procurement, sourcing, or supplier-management responsibilities. Experience with MRP or ERP systems is important for success in this role.
About Us
We are an established advanced manufacturing organization delivering precision-engineered products for demanding, mission-critical applications. Our team combines engineering excellence, manufacturing expertise, strong quality standards, and continuous improvement to serve sophisticated customers across high-performance industries. Confidential Employer.
Job Description
- Develop and execute purchasing strategies for electro-mechanical products, components, and materials
- Manage supplier performance across quality, delivery, pricing, lead times, and corrective actions
- Negotiate pricing, terms, and purchasing agreements to improve total landed cost
- Maintain accurate purchase orders, quantities, delivery dates, and supplier commitments
- Identify shortages and work proactively with suppliers and internal teams to protect production schedules
- Source and qualify alternative suppliers to reduce risk and strengthen supply continuity
- Analyze MRP and ERP requirements to support effective purchasing and inventory decisions
- Partner with engineering, quality, operations, and planning teams to resolve supplier and material issues
- Support continuous improvement initiatives related to purchasing, cost reduction, inventory, and supplier performance
- Maintain purchasing practices that support applicable AS9100 and ISO 9001 quality requirements
- Work with domestic and international suppliers and support occasional travel when needed
Qualifications
- BSBA required
- 5+ years of manufacturing experience
- Strong purchasing, procurement, sourcing, or supplier-management experience
- Experience using MRP or ERP systems
- Strong negotiation, analytical, and supplier-management skills
- Experience driving cost savings and process improvements
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Familiarity with AS9100 or ISO 9001 preferred
- International sourcing or logistics experience preferred
- CPM or CPIM certification preferred
- Microsoft Dynamics AX experience helpful
Why You Will Love Working Here
You will have real ownership over purchasing decisions that impact production, customers, quality, and profitability. Our team values initiative, accountability, problem-solving, and collaboration, making this a strong opportunity for an experienced buyer who wants more influence and visibility within a sophisticated manufacturing organization.
JPC-2037
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Requirements: Must-have: Must have a BSBA. 5+ years of manufacturing experience
- Additional context: Relocation- [Yes]. Packages - [Yes],
Submission Email: hr@harmonicdrive.net
Quick Recruiter Reference
Advanced manufacturing company hiring a Senior Buyer to own electro-mechanical purchasing, supplier performance, pricing, inventory, and supply-chain problem solving. BSBA and 5+ years of manufacturing purchasing/procurement experience are the core screens.
Recruiters Submission: To submit, cancel - Senior Buyer – Electro-Mechanical Products - Harmonic Drive LLC - JPC- 2037 - source
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- Client job title: Senior Buyer – Electro-Mechanical Products
- Location: Beverly, MA
- On-site, hybrid, remote: Hybrid
- Experience: 5
- Good fit job titles/keywords for candidates: Senior Buyer, Strategic Buyer, Commodity Buyer, Senior Procurement Specialist, Commodity Manager, Manufacturing Buyer, Electro-Mechanical Buyer, Strategic Sourcing Specialist
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