Buyer jobs in Barnstable, MA

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Buyer
  • Morgan Advanced Materials
  • New Bedford, MA FULL_TIME
  • Overview

    Morgan Advanced Materials is a world leader in advanced materials science and engineering of ceramics, carbon and composites. We operate in a series of well-defined markets where our applications expertise offers our customers a valuable differentiator, engineering high-specification materials, components and sub-assembly parts that solve their challenging technical problems.

     

    The Technical Ceramics business of Morgan Advanced Materials engineers high performance functional and structural ceramic materials, components and sub-assemblies to address customer-specific technical challenges.

    The business employs advanced materials science and applications expertise to produce parts that enhance reliability or improve the performance of its customers’ products. Much of what the global business unit makes is used in demanding, harsh or critical environments. Our Technical Ceramics business works in selected segments of the electronics, energy, healthcare, industrial, petrochemicals, security and transport markets, typically in close collaborative customer relationships.

     

    Group Key Figures: Revenue £950m (2021), ~7,500 employees, manufacturing in 30 countries, and customers in 100 countries. A UK PLC with head office located in Windsor, Berkshire UK.  Listed on London Stock Exchange; Member of the FTSE 250 Index.

    Responsibilities

    We are the industry leader in development and manufacturer of ceramic to metal seals for both the Aerospace and Medical markets.  We help improve the quality of life with our implantable medical components, and we ensure the safety of travelers by developing multiple components for the Aerospace industry.  This role is an exciting opportunity to join a global, dynamic, and high-tech team supporting the Medical and Aerospace industries. 

     

    The Direct Buyer reports to the Purchasing Manager and is responsible for placing purchase orders for the procurement of direct components, materials, and services to support our sophisticated product mix. This individual will be analyzing and evaluating current and new suppliers, negotiating vendor pricing and terms, ensuring product quality standards are met, and overseeing the product timelines for achieving the service and delivery requirements of our customers. Experience working in a manufacturing environment with ISO standards preferred.

    Candidates must be proficient with Microsoft Excel, have good communication skills, and possess a positive attitude with the enthusiasm to perform in a team environment.

     

    Essential Functions:

    • Purchase components, materials, services etc.
    • Confer with vendors to obtain product or service information such as price, availability, and delivery schedule.
    • Prepare request for quotes.
    • Convert requisitions to purchase orders.
    • Review RFQ’s and negotiate P.O.’s within budgetary limitations and scope of authority.
    • Must possess advanced Microsoft Excel knowledge to navigate through spreadsheets, pivot tables, graphs, etc.
    • Responsible for the training of co-workers as it related to the Purchasing department’s ISO procedures and procedure mapping.
    • Responsible for finding qualified vendors for purchasing components and tooling while actively pursuing cost savings.
    • Establish and maintain good supplier relationships.
    • Works within ISO standards as they relate to Morgan’s business objectives.
    • Manage communication of revision changes to vendors and completes all required updates.
    • Responsible for managing safety stock levels according to customer forecasted demand.
    • Discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services with inspection, quality personnel, engineering, vendors, and others to determine source of trouble and take corrective action.
    • Verify and approve invoices for payment within scope of authority.
    • Responsible for scheduling third party value-added operations for in-process components.
    • Maintain procurement records related to items or services purchased, cost, and delivery.
    • Expedite delivery of goods and services when needed.
    • Responsible for monthly safety trainings to ensure department compliance.
    • Other duties as required by supervisor
    • Conduct all tasks in a safe and efficient manner complying with all local, state, and federal EHS regulations and with Morgan New Bedford, MA EHS Guidelines. Guidelines include but not limited to participation in required EHS training and use of proper PPE. Employees are responsible for reporting hazardous conditions and job-related injuries or illnesses to their supervisor.

    Qualifications

    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    • Associate degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or 3-year minimum related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
    • Experience working in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
    • Basic understanding of ISO 9001:2015, ISO 13485:2016, and ISO 14001:2015 is recommended but not required.
    • Familiarity with Excel, Word, and M.S. Windows based software is essential. Excel skills should include knowledge of pivot tables, v-lookups, etc.
    • This position requires access to technology, materials, software, or hardware that is controlled by export laws of the US. Hired employees are required to provide proof that they are a U.S. person as defined by 22 CFR §120.15.
    • This position requires use of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR), and Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).
    • Individual must be a:
    • Citizen of the United States, or
    • Permanent resident alien of the United States, or
    • Protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) as defined by 22CFR120.15

    Additional Requirements:

    • Must be able to carry out written, oral, or diagram form instructions.
    • Basic math skills – ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
    • Ability to compute rate ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

     

    Physical Requirements:

    • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
    • Required to talk or hear
    • Required to pass eye tests
    • Required to stand, walk, and sit
    • Required to use finger, handle, feel & reach with hands & arms
    • Frequently lift and/or move up to 10 lbs, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs
    • Vision abilities include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus, close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

     

    Morgan Advanced Materials is an EEO/AA/M/W/D/V Employer.

     

    Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of this job.

    While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles, and toxic caustic chemicals.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

     

    This job description does not state or imply that all duties to be performed are specifically identified above. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested or instructed by an authorized person of the Company. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” relationship.

  • 24 Days Ago

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Buyer
  • Robert Half
  • Manasquan, NJ PER_DIEM
  • Our client is looking for a buyer in the Ocean County area. They will play a crucial role in the procurement process, ensuring the timely and cost-effective acquisition of equipment, materials, and su...
  • 13 Days Ago

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Assistant buyer
  • blountsoups.com
  • River, MA FULL_TIME
  • Assistant Buyer Job Category : -Corporate Requisition Number : ASSIS03120 Showing 1 location Job Details Description Bringing our love of food to families for five generations! Blount Fine Foods is a ...
  • 19 Days Ago

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Senior Buyer
  • Morgan Advanced Materials
  • New Bedford, MA FULL_TIME
  • Overview Morgan Advanced Materials is a world leader in advanced materials science and engineering of ceramics, carbon and composites. We operate in a series of well-defined markets where our applicat...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Operational Buyer / Planner
  • Teufelberger Fiber Rope Corp
  • River, MA FULL_TIME
  • Position Title: Operational Buyer/Planner (OBP) Summary / Overall Target: Teufelberger Fiber Rope, Corp. is seeking an Operational Buyer/Planner to ensure optimal stock management by means of appropri...
  • 18 Days Ago

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Regional Category Buyer
  • Fuchs Lubricants
  • Dartmouth, MA FULL_TIME
  • Welcome to the FUCHS Group, the world’s number one independent manufacturer of lubricants and related specialties. As a global company with roots in Germany, we expand the possibilities of whole indus...
  • 8 Days Ago

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Cashier
  • Petco
  • Falmouth, MA
  • **Cashier** Category: Stores Location: 35 Davis Straits Road, Falmouth , MA 02540 Schedule: Part_time C ome work at a pl...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Territory Sales Manager
  • Robinson Supply Co.
  • Hyannis, MA
  • The ideal candidate will be disciplined and have experience in conducting product demonstrations. This candidate should ...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Assistant Buyer
  • Seasalt Cornwall
  • Falmouth, MA
  • **Job profile** The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships req...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Territory Sales Manager
  • Goodman Manufacturing
  • Hyannis, MA
  • Overview Territory Sales Manager The Opportunity Daikin Comfort Technologies Distribution, Inc. is seeking a professiona...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Merchandiser
  • UK Greetings Ltd.
  • Truro, MA
  • * Merchandiser **Merchandiser** Location: Truro Department: Merchandising Salary Details: 8.91 per hour Hours Per Week: ...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Territory Manager
  • Watsco, Inc.
  • South Yarmouth, MA
  • Job Description Homans Associates (HA) is a subsidiary of the largest independent HVAC/R distribution company in the wor...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Territory Sales Manager
  • Newcross Healthcare Solutions
  • Truro, MA
  • **Territory Sales Manager** Posted 16 February 2022 Salary 50k - 95k per year Location Truro Job type Discipline Referen...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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URGENT OPENING || INSURANCE PROFESSIONAL || ENTIRELY REMOTE
  • The Faulkner Agency
  • Plymouth, MA
  • Are you tired of feeling like youre on an island? Are you constantly looking for support where there is none? Are you fe...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

Barnstable (/ˈbɑːrnstəbəl/ BARN-stə-bəl) is a city, referred to as the Town of Barnstable, in the U.S. state of Massachusetts and the county seat of Barnstable County. Barnstable is the largest community, both in land area and population, on Cape Cod. At the 2010 census it had a population of 45,193. The town contains several villages (one of which is also named Barnstable) within its boundaries. Its largest village, Hyannis, is the central business district of the county and home to Barnstable Municipal Airport, the airline hub of Cape Cod and the islands of Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket. A...
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Income Estimation for Buyer jobs
$70,486 to $89,456
Barnstable, Massachusetts area prices
were up 1.6% from a year ago

Buyer
Review supplies, works and services to ensure compliance with company procedures and best procurement practice.
December 19, 2022
Create and review statement of need, market research, brand name justification, and independent government cost estimate documents for past, current, and upcoming procurements.
December 29, 2022
Organize/coordinate, analyze/interpret, problem solve, plan, communicate, prepare written communications, access to laboratory and GMP areas may be required.
January 29, 2023
Developing and using collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals.
February 16, 2023
Actively manage supplier performance through consistent communication to ensure proper adherence to purchase order terms and conditions.
March 17, 2023
Provide outstanding customer service and ensure customer satisfaction.
April 09, 2023
Interact with various stakeholders to identify business needs, build relationships and sell the features and benefits of early procurement involvement.
April 25, 2023
Manage preparation, implementation and execution of procurement processes.
May 08, 2023
Implement proactive problem solving and improvements that allow more efficient data entry, within pre-established parameters.
May 17, 2023
Participate in the invoice approval process to ensure that supplier invoices are in accordance with purchase order terms and conditions, and resolve issues as necessary.
May 20, 2023