Buyer, Industrial Manufacturing Job at TheMasonGroup in Willow Grove

Buyer (Industrial Manufacturing)

Summary: We are seeking a detail-oriented Senior to Mid-level Buyers to join our growing procurement team. In this role, you will compile information and records to prepare purchase orders for materials, ensuring a smooth procurement process. Your expertise will contribute to maintaining inventory levels and supporting our manufacturing operations.

Qualifications: To be successful in this position, candidates must demonstrate the ability to fulfill essential duties effectively. The qualifications listed below reflect the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Sage ERP and Bill of Materials (BOM) in a manufacturing environment
• Background in manufacturing or equipment procurement

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field or equivalency years of experience in the field
• Experience in procurement or a related industry, preferably within Electro-Mechanical, Capital equipment, Industrial Machinery, or Electrical Industrial Control Components manufacturing environments

Reasoning & Mathematical Skills:

• Competence in calculating figures and amounts, including discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to apply common sense to carry out instructions provided in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Strong problem-solving skills to address issues involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here represent those necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions. Standing and sitting for long periods of time, as well as moderate climbing are required. Must be able to work on site at our corporate HQ's.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Procure and source services, equipment, supplies, and materials essential for
• operations.
• Fulfill sales orders and inventory needs by placing Purchase Orders for designated product lines.
• Deliver regular updates on procurement performance metrics, cost-saving initiatives, and activities.
• Award contracts to bidders or place orders with suppliers by comparing prices, specifications, and delivery dates.
• Negotiate and establish pricing for purchase orders and contracts.
• Verify specifications of purchasing requests.
• Continuously evaluate frequent suppliers to identify issues related to pricing, billing, delivery, or quality.
• Confer with suppliers about late deliveries.
• Expedite vendor/supplier deliveries to ensure timely receipt of supplies and materials.
• Schedule and expedite purchase orders based on job requirements.
• Utilize ERP system to generate RFQs and implement Purchase Order procedures.
• Develop and nurture supplier relationships to foster beneficial long-term associations.
• Consult catalogs and interview suppliers to gather prices and specifications.

What we offer:

• A dynamic, flexible culture, that promotes collaboration and professional/ personal growth of each team member.
• To be a part of a well-established team that values hard work, innovation & knows the value of its people.
• Coaching, mentoring helping team members realize their potential, aiding in defining goals and executing them.
• We have an aggressive growth strategy; Making way for ample advancement opportunities to transition into operations and/or direct management.
• Competitive base package + bonus plan
• We have continuous training, and are firm believers that a strong, knowledgeable, well-trained staff is the reason we are at the top of our field, having continued success.
• Our goal as leaders is to provide value, value to our clients, vendors and more importantly to our team- YOU.

Looking forward to getting to know you…

We are, and work with clients that are equal opportunity employers and considers all applicants for positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.