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iAutomation

Location:
United States, Franklin

Category:
Purchasing

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Job Description:

iAutomation, a high technology distributor of industrial automation components, has an immediate opening for a Senior Buyer in Franklin, Massachusetts. iAutomation’s product offering includes machine control, motion control, sensing and vision, safety systems, mechanical components and stages. We offer engineered systems and services to provide OEM and end user customers a complete automation solution.

Job Responsibility:

Responsible for directly facilitating the procurement of materials and related services required by the company
Oversee the purchasing function, collaborate closely with Materials Management, Outside Sales, Production and Planning, and support the company’s overall growth plan
Establish strategies to improve supply chain, solve shortage issues and strengthen supplier relationships
Partner with key, strategic vendors to obtain best pricing and accurate delivery
Obtain materials, components and equipment, as required by the production schedule
Plan, schedule and monitor the movement of materials through the development, prototype and production cycle
Expedite orders where necessary
Establish and maintain relations with suppliers and appropriate representatives
Direct and procure supplier technical and operating expertise as required to internal customer
Maintain an awareness of materials and procurement concepts
Verify data accuracy, report problems to appropriate parties
Develop written procedures for routine protocols and keep them current for the Purchasing Department
Identify problem areas and brainstorm and execute solutions
Complete special projects for the Operations department
Track progress of parts to ensure time schedules and delivery
Partner with engineering on new product introductions, including early supplier involvement
Implement improvement processes to reduce inventory and non-value add work
Monitor, analyze, and report material variances to standard cost
Interface with Accounting, Manufacturing Engineering, and Production to establish standard costs
Responsible for optimizing material costs through vendor analysis, quality, schedule, cost evaluation, etc
Apply cost effective measures as related to support standard cost and make/buy decisions

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in business management, Business Administration, Supply Chain or Operations Management is preferred
4+ years’ experience with purchasing in a manufacturing environment
Certification in CPM, CPIM or APICS a plus
Experience with an ERP system required, NetSuite/Oracle is a plus
Detail oriented
Self-motivated
Strong organizational and negotiating skills
Experience with supplier managed inventory
Track record of cost, inventory and lead time reduction

Nice to have:

Certification in CPM, CPIM or APICS a plus
Experience with NetSuite/Oracle is a plus

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 09, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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