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PI Physik Instrumente, LPShrewsbury, Massachusetts, United States

4 days ago

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Full Time Regular

Shrewsbury, United States

Experienced

10 / 20 / 25

USD 72700,00 - 124174,00

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Alina Shklyarenko HR Generalist

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Buyer to join our procurement team. The successful candidate will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing electro-mechanical components and assemblies for use in the production of our high precision motion instruments. This role requires deep understanding of supply chain management, supplier development, and product lifecycle in a technical environment.

What We Provide :

Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA PPO medical plan with HSA.
Dental and vision insurance.
LTD & Life insurance.
Tuition Reimbursement
12 Holiday days off
PTO and Sick Time
401k with a generous company match.
And much more

About Us :

PI (Physik Instrumente), LP is a global leader in high-precision positioning systems. We design and manufacture world-class precision motion and automation solutions across our facilities in North America, Europe, and Asia. Our diverse product portfolio includes air bearings and air bearing stages, hexapod positioning and alignment systems, precision actuators, piezo drivers, and much more. Our customers are pioneers in cutting-edge industries and research institutions spanning photonics, semiconductors, aerospace, and life sciences.

Innovation is at the core of our identity — we often create or build devices for applications being realized for the very first time, driving advancements that shape entire markets. Our culture is characterized by openness, transparency, and enthusiasm, fueled by a shared curiosity to tackle emerging scientific and technological challenges. If you possess an inquisitive mindset and enjoy developing solutions for first-generation problems, you will be right at home!

Key Responsibilities :

Source, evaluate, and manage suppliers for electro-mechanical parts including motors, sensors, etc. and other custom or off-the-shelf components.

Negotiate pricing, lead times, payment terms, and contract conditions to ensure best value and long-term supplier relationships.

Issue purchase orders (POs), track order status, and manage delivery schedules to meet production and project deadlines.

Work closely with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure supplier components meet technical and quality specifications.

Maintain accurate records of purchase activity, cost savings, and supplier performance.

Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including single-source dependencies, obsolescence, and material shortages.

Participate in new product introduction (NPI) processes, ensuring timely procurement of long-lead and prototype components.

Verify receipt of materials and authorize payment to vendors.

Develop new supply sources as needed, establishing new vendor accounts and credit terms.

Qualifications :

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field.

Minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement or supply chain, with a focus on electro-mechanical components.

Experience working in ERP / MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Infor, or similar).

Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other procurement tools.

Ability to read technical drawings, BOMs (Bills of Materials), and understand engineering change orders (ECOs).

Familiarity with quality standards such as ISO 9001, RoHS, and REACH compliance preferred.

Preferred Qualifications :

Background in manufacturing, especially high-mix, low-volume production environments.

Experience with international sourcing and global supplier management.

Experience with ERP Infor LN.

PI (Physik Instrumente), LP is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities. Employment is dependent on the results of a background check. We are open to reasonable accommodation – please contact us at hr@pi-usa.us for consideration.

We are not currently providing work authorization or sponsorship for this opportunity.

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