Our client, a Energy Services company, is looking for a Materials - Buyer - Direct - Entry for their Gloucester, MA location. Responsibilities:

+ Negotiates pricing and other terms of purchase under supervision. Manage none strategic suppliers (none QFM) $5M.

+ Quotes materials; procures materials, components, equipment and services at the lowest cost consistent with consideration of quality, reliability of source and urgency of need.

+ Expedites and ensures the timely receipt of materials.

+ Works with engineering and MPM or SCM to recommend new suppliers. Issues RFQs, analyzes proposals, negotiates prices and delivery, issues and/or adjusts purchase orders in a timely manner. Follows-up on orders, verifies delivery, approves payment, and maintains necessary records. Negotiates vendor contracts, as appropriate.

+ Follows purchasing business processes.

+ Leads purchasing activities with manufacturing and engineering depa...