Buyer/Procurement Specialist

Required Work Hours

Monday-Friday, 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM. The company observes a holiday break during Christmas week and New Year's week.

Compensation

Salary: $29 - $32 per hour

Position Overview

Ultimate Staffing Services is actively seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Procurement Specialist/Buyer to join their client's team at a semiconductor manufacturing company in Leominster, MA. This is a long-term temporary position with an immediate start date. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing various procurement tasks and ensuring seamless operations within the new ERP system.

Responsibilities

• Review and update existing Purchase Order specifications within the new ERP system to ensure they reflect current requirements and product standards.
• Audit and clean supplier master data, verifying accuracy of contact information, tax IDs, payment terms, and compliance records.
• Collaborate closely with the Quality Assurance team to communicate with suppliers regarding necessary changes to product or material specifications, ensuring all parties are aligned before data migration.
• Solicit and gather updated quotes from preferred and alternate suppliers for key materials and goods, ensuring competitive pricing is captured in the new ERP system.
• Cross-reference supplier and PO data against the new ERP format to identify gaps or errors before final migration.
• Maintain clear records of all specification changes, supplier communications, and quote solicitations for audit and project sign-off.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, or Vendor Management.
• Strong understanding of Purchase Order (PO) structures and specification documentation.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics) preferred.
• Familiarity with supplier data management and quote comparison processes.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments (especially Quality and Warehouse).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple data sources simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Excel and standard procurement software tools.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.