Manufacturing Buyer / Procurement Specialist

Join a leading manufacturing company in Littleton, MA, as a Buyer and play an essential role in supporting production and engineering operations. In this position, you will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing materials, components, and services needed to manufacture complex electromechanical systems. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated procurement professional to grow within a collaborative, high-tech environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Source, quote, negotiate, and issue purchase orders for a variety of commodities, including machined parts, cable assemblies, PCBs, subassemblies, and specialized manufacturing services.
• Ensure materials and services meet all regulatory and quality standards, such as FDA and ISO 13485.
• Develop and maintain productive relationships with suppliers, conducting vendor performance reviews and site visits.
• Identify, evaluate, and qualify new suppliers to expand the approved vendor base.
• Partner with Engineering and Production teams to support prototype builds, manage part obsolescence, and process engineering change orders.
• Perform cost analysis, participate in make-or-buy decisions, and support cost reduction initiatives.
• Track and report supplier performance across quality, delivery, cost, and responsiveness metrics.
• Expedite materials to maintain production schedules and minimize downtime.
• Participate in supplier root cause and corrective action investigations.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and ensure compliance with company policies and quality systems.
• Prepare and present procurement reports, cost savings, and purchasing metrics.
• Support internal and external quality and regulatory audits.

Qualifications:

• 4+ years of experience in procurement or supply chain management within a medical device or other regulated manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with ERP or MRP systems such as Salesforce, Oracle, SAP, or NetSuite.
• Strong understanding of low-volume, high-complexity manufacturing operations.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced production environment.

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly pay
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth