$70K - 90K a year
Manage purchasing execution to ensure timely material delivery, maintain supplier relationships, track Engineering Change Orders, update ERP master data, and support quality issue resolution.
Bachelor's degree, minimum 3 years purchasing experience, proficiency in Microsoft Office, preferred experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365, MRP processes, and certifications like APICS or CPM.
Company Overview Hamilton Storage provides automation solutions to customers in life science and clinical research. The company develops modular, scalable systems that automate sample storage, management, and processing. Hamilton provides all the benefits of advanced automation without the complexity associated with installing, operating, and maintaining large-scale custom systems. Acquired in 2007, Hamilton Storage is headquartered in Franklin, Massachusetts, USA with R&D facilities co-existing in both Franklin, MA and Bonaduz, Switzerland. The decentralized R&D organization benefits both production and marketing and allows Hamilton to stay close to the local markets and respond quickly to market needs. Responsibilities The Buyer and Master Data Specialist will primarily be responsible for the execution of purchasing to ensure timely delivery of materials to meet scheduled dates in support of production. Additionally, the role will support implementation of Engineering Change Orders, tracking ECO status, executing ERP system changes, and moving electronic documents. Other Responsibilities include: • Utilizing MRP, place purchase orders, follow up on order status, and ensure timely material deliveries. • Maintain supplier relationships, negotiate prices and terms, set expectations for quality and delivery. • Identify and recommend opportunities for safety stock, minimum order quantities, order multiples, etc. to optimize purchasing and receiving workloads. • Maintain master data related to purchasing. • Work with Quality to address any supplier-related issues to drive root cause correction. • Maintain status tracking of Engineering Change Orders. • Implement ERP changes per ECO requirements with creation and updates to master data across Items, Bills of Material, and Tooling. • On shared drive or other systems as needed, transition electronic documents to appropriate folders per ECO requirements. • Perform other related duties as needed. Qualifications • Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills • Excellent attention to detail • Sound analytical and problem-solving abilities • Ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently with general supervision • Creativity • Ability to work independently • Data Entry skills • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suit • Proficiency with Microsoft Dynamics 365 preferred Education/Experience • Bachelor's degree in business or equivalent required. • Minimum of three years of purchasing experience required (five years preferred). • Experience with master data entry and management preferred. • APICS and CPM certifications preferred. • Hands on experience with MRP processes and computer systems preferred. About Hamilton • Diverse portfolio of exciting and innovative design projects • Tremendous opportunities for professional growth and advancement • Commitment to sustainable design • Solid Stable Company • Drug free workplace. It is the policy of this organization to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age 40 and over, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship status, religious preference, or veteran status in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
This job posting was last updated on 10/23/2025