May 29, 2026

Buyer/Procurement Specialist

Job Description

Buyer / Procurement Specialist Location: Gloucester, MA (100% Onsite — Blackburn Industrial Park)

Pay Rate: $26.00 – $28.35 / hour (W2)

Job Type: 1-Year Contract (With potential to extend or hire)

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Job Overview Randstad is seeking a Procurement Specialist/ Buyer to handle purchasing and supplier relations at our global clients semiconductor facility in Gloucester, MA. In this role you will buy materials, manage vendor contracts (up to $5M portfolio), and work closely with our engineering and manufacturing teams to keep inventory at the right levels.

Key Responsibilities

  • Order materials, parts, equipment, and services at the best price and quality.
  • Send out RFQs, review quotes, negotiate pricing, and issue purchase orders.
  • Track orders to ensure on-time delivery and approve vendor payments.
  • Manage accounts with non-strategic suppliers.
  • Fix any material-related accounting or shipping/receiving errors.
  • Work with engineering to find and recommend new suppliers.
Requirements
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred (Business, Supply Chain, or related field preferred).
  • Experience: Background in purchasing or procurement.
  • Software: Must have experience using SAP, SCV, or ARIBA.
  • Skills: Good negotiation, data analysis, and inventory management skills.
  • Soft Skills: Great communication, problem-solving, and the ability to work well under pressure.
Benefits & Career Growth

At Randstad, we value the health and well-being of our talent. After 90 days of continuous assignment, you will become eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Medical Insurance

Dental Coverage

Vision Plans



salary: $23.37 - $28.37 per hour
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 5 PM
education: High School

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

  • Order materials, parts, equipment, and services at the best price and quality.
  • Send out RFQs, review quotes, negotiate pricing, and issue purchase orders.
  • Track orders to ensure on-time delivery and approve vendor payments.
  • Manage accounts with non-strategic suppliers.
  • Fix any material-related accounting or shipping/receiving errors.
  • Work with engineering to find and recommend new suppliers.



SkillsCommunicationRFQProcurementMaterial BuyingSupply ChainSAP
QualificationsYears of experience: 1 yearExperience level: Experienced
Randstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad.


Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.




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