Project Buyer

We are a global specialist engineering company that creates breakthrough solutions. We are curious and like to solve problems, partnering with our customers to solve the demands of today and prepare for the challenges of tomorrow. We embrace innovation and care about outcomes that are good for business, everyday life and making a better world – creating lasting impact for everyone.

We design, build and service highly engineered products in fluid and motion control applications. We focus on five market sectors:
Industrial Automation, Process Automation, Climate Control, Life Science & Fluid Control and Transport.

Our partnership approach breaks through problems and reduces complexity. We don’t invent in isolation – we collaborate with our customers. We listen closely and we think differently, creating space for diverse minds to innovate. We are working together to make businesses safer, more sustainable and more productive.

Our Palmer location is a $50 million business focused on the manufacturing and development of cutting‑edge products that serve a range of customers in the medical device and analytical instrumentation markets. Our products include electron multipliers, filaments, syringes, pumps, and valves.

This role is based on‑site at our Palmer, MA location.

Reporting to the Global Procurement Director of our Life Science sector, as a Project Buyer, you will play a pivotal role in our organization’s procurement and supply chain management. You will be responsible for strategically sourcing, negotiating, and procuring goods and services on a global scale to support our diverse range of projects. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong analytical skills, excellent negotiation abilities, and a deep understanding of international markets and supply chain dynamics.

• Strategic Sourcing: Conduct market research to identify potential suppliers globally. Evaluate supplier capabilities, assess risks, and ensure compliance with company standards.
• Supplier Management: Identify, evaluate, and manage supplier relationships to ensure timely and cost‑effective procurement of goods and services. Address and resolve any issues or disputes with suppliers in a timely manner.
• Negotiation: Lead negotiations with suppliers to secure favorable terms and conditions, including pricing, payment terms, quality standards, and delivery schedules.
• Collaboration with cross‑functional teams: Work closely with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to understand project requirements and timelines. Collaborate with internal teams to ensure alignment between project needs and procurement strategies.
• Risk Management: Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to ensure continuity of supply.
• Quality Assurance: Work closely with quality control and other departments to ensure that purchased goods and services meet established quality standards.
• Market Research: Stay informed about market trends, supplier capabilities, and industry best practices to continually improve procurement processes.
• Reporting: Maintain detailed records of project procurement activities and provide regular reports to senior management.

• Master’s degree in business supply chain management or engineering. Professional certifications (e.g., CSCP, CIPS) is a plus.
• Proven experience in global procurement and strategic sourcing, preferably in a project‑based environment.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to make data‑driven decisions.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and procurement software. Experience with IQMS is a plus.
• Knowledge of international trade regulations and customs procedures.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross‑functional and multicultural environment.

$95,000 - $115,000 annually.

Within this range, individual pay is determined based on skills, experience, and qualifications relative to the job requirements. Base pay information is aligned with market location and may be subject to prevailing wage laws, if applicable.

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