Senior Buyer
Posted on Sep 18, 2024 by Waters Corporation
Taunton, MA
Retail Trade
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Overview:
The Senior Buyer will be responsible for timely placement of purchase orders for our Taunton Operations. Delivery of materials and engineering samples in accordance with Material Requirements Planning (MRP) requirements to satisfy customer needs, production schedule, New Product Introduction (NPI) support and inventory goals objectives. They will have a supporting role in strategic supplier development activities.
Responsibilities:
Review purchase requisitions and convert them to purchase orders with dedication dates.
Ensure all purchased materials are in-house on time.
Reviewing open Purchase Orders status and Item Shortages; expediting as needed.
Monitor supplier open order reports and communicate with planning and production the updated delivery dates.
Identify and escalate critical supplier issues such as lead time changes, delivery, or quality performance concerns.
Monitoring / driving external operations (vendor operations – coating, plating, welding, etc.)
Monitoring price increases/fluctuations and communicating changes as vital.
Maintaining non-inventory & engineering purchase requisitions on an as-needed basis.
Acquiring quotes for purchased components.
Reviewing order points for inventory stock levels.
Working with cross-functional teams to achieve best results in resolving quality, cost, payment, and delivery issues.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Education:
BS/BA degree or equivalent experience in technical or business field desired.
Experience:
7-10 years of buying or planning experience in an ISO regulated manufacturing environment.
BS/BA degree or equivalent experience in technical or business field desired.
Strong working knowledge of ERP systems, particularly SAP.
Strong negotiation, analytical and problem-solving skills.
NAPM or APICS certification (CPIM) desired.
Skills:
BS/BA degree or equivalent experience in technical or business field desired.
Strong working knowledge of ERP systems, particularly SAP.
Strong negotiation, analytical and problem-solving skills.
NAPM or APICS certification (CPIM) desired. #LI-Hybrid
Company Description:
Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT), the world's leading specialty measurement company, has pioneered chromatography, mass spectrometry and thermal analysis innovations serving the life, materials, and food sciences for over 60 years. With approximately 8,000 employees worldwide, Waters operates directly in 35 countries, including 15 manufacturing facilities, with products available in more than 100 countries. Our team focuses on creating business advantages for laboratory-dependent organizations to enable significant advancement in healthcare delivery, environmental management, food safety, and water quality.
Working at Waters enables our employees to unlock the potential of their careers. Our global team is driven by purpose. We strive to be better, learn and improve every day in everything we do. We’re the problem solvers and innovators that aren’t afraid to take risks to transform the world of human health and well-being. We’re all in it together delivering benefit as one to provide the insights needed today in order to solve the challenges of tomorrow.
Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our core values at Waters Corporation. It is our responsibility to actively implement programs and practices to drive inclusive behavior and increase diversity across the organization. We are united by diversity and thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, our customers and our community. Waters is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or protected Veteran status.
Key Words:
Purchasing, SAP, Ariba
The Senior Buyer will be responsible for timely placement of purchase orders for our Taunton Operations. Delivery of materials and engineering samples in accordance with Material Requirements Planning (MRP) requirements to satisfy customer needs, production schedule, New Product Introduction (NPI) support and inventory goals objectives. They will have a supporting role in strategic supplier development activities.
Responsibilities:
Review purchase requisitions and convert them to purchase orders with dedication dates.
Ensure all purchased materials are in-house on time.
Reviewing open Purchase Orders status and Item Shortages; expediting as needed.
Monitor supplier open order reports and communicate with planning and production the updated delivery dates.
Identify and escalate critical supplier issues such as lead time changes, delivery, or quality performance concerns.
Monitoring / driving external operations (vendor operations – coating, plating, welding, etc.)
Monitoring price increases/fluctuations and communicating changes as vital.
Maintaining non-inventory & engineering purchase requisitions on an as-needed basis.
Acquiring quotes for purchased components.
Reviewing order points for inventory stock levels.
Working with cross-functional teams to achieve best results in resolving quality, cost, payment, and delivery issues.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Education:
BS/BA degree or equivalent experience in technical or business field desired.
Experience:
7-10 years of buying or planning experience in an ISO regulated manufacturing environment.
BS/BA degree or equivalent experience in technical or business field desired.
Strong working knowledge of ERP systems, particularly SAP.
Strong negotiation, analytical and problem-solving skills.
NAPM or APICS certification (CPIM) desired.
Skills:
BS/BA degree or equivalent experience in technical or business field desired.
Strong working knowledge of ERP systems, particularly SAP.
Strong negotiation, analytical and problem-solving skills.
NAPM or APICS certification (CPIM) desired. #LI-Hybrid
Company Description:
Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT), the world's leading specialty measurement company, has pioneered chromatography, mass spectrometry and thermal analysis innovations serving the life, materials, and food sciences for over 60 years. With approximately 8,000 employees worldwide, Waters operates directly in 35 countries, including 15 manufacturing facilities, with products available in more than 100 countries. Our team focuses on creating business advantages for laboratory-dependent organizations to enable significant advancement in healthcare delivery, environmental management, food safety, and water quality.
Working at Waters enables our employees to unlock the potential of their careers. Our global team is driven by purpose. We strive to be better, learn and improve every day in everything we do. We’re the problem solvers and innovators that aren’t afraid to take risks to transform the world of human health and well-being. We’re all in it together delivering benefit as one to provide the insights needed today in order to solve the challenges of tomorrow.
Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our core values at Waters Corporation. It is our responsibility to actively implement programs and practices to drive inclusive behavior and increase diversity across the organization. We are united by diversity and thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, our customers and our community. Waters is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or protected Veteran status.
Key Words:
Purchasing, SAP, Ariba
Reference: 201767067
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Senior Buyer
Posted on Sep 18, 2024 by Waters Corporation
Taunton, MA
Retail Trade
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Overview:
The Senior Buyer will be responsible for timely placement of purchase orders for our Taunton Operations. Delivery of materials and engineering samples in accordance with Material Requirements Planning (MRP) requirements to satisfy customer needs, production schedule, New Product Introduction (NPI) support and inventory goals objectives. They will have a supporting role in strategic supplier development activities.
Responsibilities:
Review purchase requisitions and convert them to purchase orders with dedication dates.
Ensure all purchased materials are in-house on time.
Reviewing open Purchase Orders status and Item Shortages; expediting as needed.
Monitor supplier open order reports and communicate with planning and production the updated delivery dates.
Identify and escalate critical supplier issues such as lead time changes, delivery, or quality performance concerns.
Monitoring / driving external operations (vendor operations – coating, plating, welding, etc.)
Monitoring price increases/fluctuations and communicating changes as vital.
Maintaining non-inventory & engineering purchase requisitions on an as-needed basis.
Acquiring quotes for purchased components.
Reviewing order points for inventory stock levels.
Working with cross-functional teams to achieve best results in resolving quality, cost, payment, and delivery issues.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Education:
BS/BA degree or equivalent experience in technical or business field desired.
Experience:
7-10 years of buying or planning experience in an ISO regulated manufacturing environment.
BS/BA degree or equivalent experience in technical or business field desired.
Strong working knowledge of ERP systems, particularly SAP.
Strong negotiation, analytical and problem-solving skills.
NAPM or APICS certification (CPIM) desired.
Skills:
BS/BA degree or equivalent experience in technical or business field desired.
Strong working knowledge of ERP systems, particularly SAP.
Strong negotiation, analytical and problem-solving skills.
NAPM or APICS certification (CPIM) desired. #LI-Hybrid
Company Description:
Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT), the world's leading specialty measurement company, has pioneered chromatography, mass spectrometry and thermal analysis innovations serving the life, materials, and food sciences for over 60 years. With approximately 8,000 employees worldwide, Waters operates directly in 35 countries, including 15 manufacturing facilities, with products available in more than 100 countries. Our team focuses on creating business advantages for laboratory-dependent organizations to enable significant advancement in healthcare delivery, environmental management, food safety, and water quality.
Working at Waters enables our employees to unlock the potential of their careers. Our global team is driven by purpose. We strive to be better, learn and improve every day in everything we do. We’re the problem solvers and innovators that aren’t afraid to take risks to transform the world of human health and well-being. We’re all in it together delivering benefit as one to provide the insights needed today in order to solve the challenges of tomorrow.
Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our core values at Waters Corporation. It is our responsibility to actively implement programs and practices to drive inclusive behavior and increase diversity across the organization. We are united by diversity and thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, our customers and our community. Waters is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or protected Veteran status.
Key Words:
Purchasing, SAP, Ariba
The Senior Buyer will be responsible for timely placement of purchase orders for our Taunton Operations. Delivery of materials and engineering samples in accordance with Material Requirements Planning (MRP) requirements to satisfy customer needs, production schedule, New Product Introduction (NPI) support and inventory goals objectives. They will have a supporting role in strategic supplier development activities.
Responsibilities:
Review purchase requisitions and convert them to purchase orders with dedication dates.
Ensure all purchased materials are in-house on time.
Reviewing open Purchase Orders status and Item Shortages; expediting as needed.
Monitor supplier open order reports and communicate with planning and production the updated delivery dates.
Identify and escalate critical supplier issues such as lead time changes, delivery, or quality performance concerns.
Monitoring / driving external operations (vendor operations – coating, plating, welding, etc.)
Monitoring price increases/fluctuations and communicating changes as vital.
Maintaining non-inventory & engineering purchase requisitions on an as-needed basis.
Acquiring quotes for purchased components.
Reviewing order points for inventory stock levels.
Working with cross-functional teams to achieve best results in resolving quality, cost, payment, and delivery issues.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Education:
BS/BA degree or equivalent experience in technical or business field desired.
Experience:
7-10 years of buying or planning experience in an ISO regulated manufacturing environment.
BS/BA degree or equivalent experience in technical or business field desired.
Strong working knowledge of ERP systems, particularly SAP.
Strong negotiation, analytical and problem-solving skills.
NAPM or APICS certification (CPIM) desired.
Skills:
BS/BA degree or equivalent experience in technical or business field desired.
Strong working knowledge of ERP systems, particularly SAP.
Strong negotiation, analytical and problem-solving skills.
NAPM or APICS certification (CPIM) desired. #LI-Hybrid
Company Description:
Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT), the world's leading specialty measurement company, has pioneered chromatography, mass spectrometry and thermal analysis innovations serving the life, materials, and food sciences for over 60 years. With approximately 8,000 employees worldwide, Waters operates directly in 35 countries, including 15 manufacturing facilities, with products available in more than 100 countries. Our team focuses on creating business advantages for laboratory-dependent organizations to enable significant advancement in healthcare delivery, environmental management, food safety, and water quality.
Working at Waters enables our employees to unlock the potential of their careers. Our global team is driven by purpose. We strive to be better, learn and improve every day in everything we do. We’re the problem solvers and innovators that aren’t afraid to take risks to transform the world of human health and well-being. We’re all in it together delivering benefit as one to provide the insights needed today in order to solve the challenges of tomorrow.
Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our core values at Waters Corporation. It is our responsibility to actively implement programs and practices to drive inclusive behavior and increase diversity across the organization. We are united by diversity and thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, our customers and our community. Waters is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or protected Veteran status.
Key Words:
Purchasing, SAP, Ariba
Reference: 201767067
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