Buyer I Agawam, MA (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=59+Gen+Creighton+West+Abrams+D+Agawam+MA+USA+01001) Job Type Full-time Description OVERVIEW Cadrex is searching for a Buyer I which under supervision of the Manager of Global Procurement, will be responsible to source, negotiate, and procure materials, supplies, and services cost-effectively and in accordance with company policies and procedures in a timely manner while maintaining the highest level of integrity, quality, and on-time deliveries. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES + Analyze, maintain, and execute Materials Requirement Plan (MRP). Continuously monitor and verify materials pipeline to ensure it meets the MRP requirements + Ensure materials availability to support production per the Shop Production Schedule through MRP execution, on-time delivery, and coordination of materials movement through receiving to production + Issue Purchase Orders regarding pricing, terms & conditions that are negotiated and agreed to by Cadrex Senior Buyer, Buyer II, Global Purchasing Manager and Director of Supply Chain. Ensure suppliers’ adherence to established agreements + Optimize order management process to ensure effective communication with suppliers + Maintain integrity of master data and purchasing planning parameters to minimize material liability and to balance the cost of procurement with inventory investment levels + Monitor and continuously improve supplier’s delivery and expedite performance. Keeping team members and leadership informed of potential issues with delivery Requirements PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS + 1+ years related experience in procurement, logistics, or inventory preferred + Strong numeracy and analytical skills + Good problem-solving and time management skills + Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office EDUCATION + Associate degree in supply chain, purchasing, logistics, or business accounting LOCATION + Onsite SCHEDULE + M-F CADREX’S CORE VALUES + Safety first, rising to the challenge, collaboration, accountability, and doing the right thing ABOUT US CADREX Manufacturing Solutions is a leading provider of complex sheet metal and machined production parts, assemblies, and weldments for a variety of end markets, including electrical transmission and distribution, warehouse automation, technology, aerospace & defense, medical, food, and industrials. With locations in Colorado, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Washington, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, Indiana, Massachusetts, Oklahoma, and Monterrey Mexico, CADREX offers numerous in-house manufacturing capabilities, including laser cutting, sheet metal fabrication, complex assembly, CNC punching, CNC machining, forming, robotic welding, stamping, fastener insertion, and tool and die manufacturing, to effectively serve customers with lights-out manufacturing capabilities for mid- to high-volume production. For more information, visit www.cadrex.com. Cadrex provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.