Buyer & Master Data Specialist

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.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.Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skillsExcellent attention to detailSound analytical and problem-solving abilitiesAbility to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently with general supervisionCreativityAbility to work independentlyData Entry skillsProficiency in Microsoft Office suitProficiency with Microsoft Dynamics 365 preferredBachelor'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.Diverse portfolio of exciting and innovative design projectsTremendous opportunities for professional growth and advancementCommitment to sustainable designSolid Stable CompanyDrug 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.

Created: 2025-10-23