Senior Buyer

Ref No: 1482

Location: Mansfield, MA (hybrid)

Company Description:

We’re currently working with a $280M consumer goods distributor that grew 10% last year and is looking to continue this trajectory.  As they continue to expand, they are looking to add a member of the team that can help take the buying process to the next level. 

Position Description:

• Report to the Director of Supply Chain.
• Plan and purchase finished goods from both domestic-and international suppliers to support demand and customer orders.
• Manage the supply chain from placement of purchase orders to goods receipt, ensuring product is available to meet customer demand. This includes working with the global logistics team to track and trace imported product.
• Drive inventory planning enhancements to minimize operational constraints.
• Identify excess, obsolete and discontinued inventory issues.
• Protect the financial performance of the strategic business unit by identifying potential supply chain issues.

Background Required:

• Highly energetic individual with 4+ years of sourcing / purchasing / procurement / category management / planning experience - focused in direct / international procurement.
• Working knowledge of planning applications (i.e. APO, JDA, Demantra, Logility, Lanham, etc.) and MS Excel.
• Proven track record of success in similar role.
• Bachelor’s Degree is required.

Miscellaneous:

• Compensation: $90,000 – $110,000 + bonus.
• Full benefit package including medical, dental and 401(k).