Buyer

Pierce Aluminum is a leading aluminum service center specializing in providing aluminum products to the high-tech, marine, transportation, manufacturing, and aerospace industries. At Pierce, we believe that “The Difference is Service,” and we recognize that the role of the buyer is crucial in sourcing and maintaining a strategic inventory.

Responsibilities:

• Buying:
• Review inventories and order as required.
• Reviews quotes, conducts analyses, issues purchase orders, reviews confirmations and resolves receiving/accounting issues
• Working with Management and Sales, to establish/define assortment, reorder points and economic order quantities.
• Support sales teams by managing RFQ’s (request for Quotes).
• Source from multiple global regions (both import and domestic). Demonstrates an understanding of tariffs, duties, and import costs and processes.
• Inventory Management: intercompany transfers & assortment optimization
• Supplier Relations:
• Maintains supplier scorecard data for respective Suppliers (including on time delivery).
• Expert in key suppliers’ organization, contractual agreements, and terms.
• Leverages strategic partnerships and optimizes existing agreements to mitigate risk and contain cost.

· Building and developing key relationships with vendors. Connect with suppliers daily and visit as required.

• Aligns supplier performance and behavior with overall business group and corporate strategies.
• Reporting and Data Analysis:
• Develop and deliver, routine reporting for analytical cross-functional projects. Provide insightful, timely, and accurate procurement category analysis to support procurement strategies.
• Does ad hoc analysis to support purchasing team initiatives.
• Identifies and drives continuous improvement opportunities within department and with suppliers. Serves as a change agent, a role model for continuous improvement.
• Design and create training materials (e.g., job aids, training, etc.) for internal users of procurement models and reports. Establishes and shares best practices.
• Participation in ERP implementation.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Strong Excel skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).
• Background in metals, manufacturing or commodities industries preferred but not required.
• Experience in strategic sourcing and/or vendor management analyses and processes a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to complete tasks independently and collaborate as part of a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Works independently, receives minimal guidance. Strong problem-solving skills and works with a sense of urgency.
• Spirit of continuous improvement and learning.
• May lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements.

Benefits: Pierce offers competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including the following:

· 401(k)

· Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

· Flexible spending accounts

· Short term and Long term disability

· Tuition Reimbursement

· Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time

Employment Opportunity Statement:

Pierce Aluminum is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans and will not be discriminated against on the basis of such characteristics or any other status protected by laws in the locations where we operate.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) 4% Match
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Commute:

• Franklin, MA 02038 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $55,000 - $65,000