Buyer
Location: Franklin, Massachusetts
Country: United States
Category: Procurement/Supply Chain
Workplace Location: Onsite
Employment Type: Direct Hire/Perm
Posted Date: April 27, 2026
Job ID: 646471
Job Description
The Buyer is responsible for the planning, organizing and procurement of materials and services within every aspect of supply chain management in a manufacturing setting. You will negotiate long-term and short-term transactions with suppliers.
Job Functions:
- Ensure that purchase orders are placed on time and delivered on time and at cost.
- Plans and procures materials in support of manufacturing cells and site requirements.
- Strategic and tactical sourcing of materials and services for manufacturing.
- Ability to select and analyze and report supply chain data.
- Identifies best fit suppliers based on supplier's core competencies.
- Works proactively with the manufacturing supervisors, planners, and other departments to ensure schedules are maintained and material is readily available.
- Obtains quotes as requested by supervisors and other departments.
- Establishes and manages demand-pull system for materials. Monitors and maintains inventory levels.
- Maintains purchase item database with regards to order quantities, lead times, order policies, vendor information and supplier part# information.
- Drives cost reduction/ organizational efficiency programs.
- Assists in Processing disposition or material rejects.
- Provides feedback to suppliers on their quality, delivery, and cost reduction performance against standards.
- Responsible for understanding developments and changes at suppliers that may affect the material supply.
- Coordinates Engineering Change Order (ECO) changes with responsible engineers.
- Other Supply Chain duties as needed and assigned.
Education & Experience Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Production Processes, Business or other related field or equivalent related work experience
- 5+ years of experience in purchasing/supply chain/ manufacturing/production
- 3+ years of SyteLine (Infor CSI) purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment
Other Qualifications:
- APICS and/or ISM certification preferred.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).
- Salary range is 75-85k depending on relevant experience
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About The Planet Group
The Planet Group is a global professional services firm delivering strategic staffing and advisory solutions. We operate at the intersection of talent and transformation – connecting the right people with the right opportunities in the areas of technology, engineering, accounting & finance, digital marketing, and manufacturing.
As one of the largest staffing companies in the US, we operate with a global reach and a performance-first mindset. We partner with clients to move fast, stay agile, and drive measurable results – building high-impact teams that fuel transformation and growth.
