Commodity Buyer

Malvern Panalytical

Commodity Buyer managing procurement lifecycle for materials at Malvern Panalytical. Collaborating with Engineering and Manufacturing to drive cost-effective sourcing decisions.

Posted 6/27/2026full-timeNorthampton • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the end‑to‑end procurement lifecycle for assigned commodities, including supplier selection, negotiation, contracting, and ongoing supplier management
Lead value analysis and cost‑reduction initiatives in partnership with Engineering and Manufacturing, identifying opportunities to reduce total cost while maintaining quality, performance, and reliability
Collaborate with Engineering to review technical drawings, specifications, and designs, supporting design‑to‑cost, manufacturability improvements, and alternative sourcing recommendations
Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, and contracts with suppliers to achieve cost savings, including improvements in purchase price variance (PPV)
Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, including regular communication, performance reviews, and supplier site visits
Support sourcing and supplier engagement for new product introductions, engineering changes, and production transitions
Work collaboratively within a small procurement team, providing backup support and contributing to shared objectives as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

3–4 years of purchasing or procurement experience within a manufacturing environment
Experience sourcing machined components, sheet metal, and plastics, with a strong emphasis on machined plastic components
Ability to read, understand, and discuss technical drawings and prints
Experience negotiating with suppliers and supporting cost‑saving initiatives
Preferred ASCM, CPSM or other Procurement accreditation
Experience participating in value analysis, cost‑reduction, or design‑to‑cost activities
Exposure to low‑volume, high‑mix manufacturing environments

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

procurement lifecycle managementsupplier selectionnegotiationcontractingcost-reduction initiativesvalue analysistechnical drawingssourcing machined componentspurchase price variancemanufacturability improvements

Soft Skills

collaborationcommunicationrelationship managementteamworkproblem-solving

Certifications

ASCMCPSM