Buyer

Restek Corporation; Bellefonte (Centre County); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Unlimited sick time

Onsite gym

Wellness program

Childcare reimbursement

Adoption assistance

ESOP

8% retirement

Career development

Job summary

Restek Corporation seeks a Buyer to lead material procurement, manage inventory using ERP, and build strong supplier partnerships. You will own the purchasing process for select raw materials, ensuring timely and cost-effective procurement to support production demands.

This role emphasizes data-driven inventory analysis, collaboration with planning teams, and RFQ leadership, with a focus on improving supplier performance and delivery reliability.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in buying, procurement, or inventory control OR an associate’s degree in business, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• Professional certifications (APICS, ISM, SCM) are a strong plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP/purchasing systems.

Responsibilities

• Own the purchasing process for select raw materials to support production demands.
• Use ERP to monitor inventory, prevent shortages and optimize turns.
• Prepare and execute purchase orders aligned with planning needs.
• Partner with Planning and Receiving to track usage and adjust stocking strategies.
• Communicate pricing, delivery timelines, or sourcing changes to stakeholders.
• Analyze inventory and supplier performance with data-driven tools.
• Collaborate with Strategic Sourcing to vet new suppliers and foster partnerships.
• Lead RFQ processes—solicit, compare, and bid decisions.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies, quality issues, and engineering change impacts.
• Maintain item records and supplier data in systems.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive corrective actions.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Collaborative communicator

Read technical specs

Negotiation

Project management

Independent initiative

Education

Associate degree in Business or Supply Chain

APICS/ISM/SCM certs preferred

Tools

ERP/purchasing systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Be a Key Player in Keeping Science Moving

At Restek, we're driven by innovation, precision, and the pursuit of analytical excellence. As a Buyer, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring our production teams are equipped with the materials they need on time, every time. This role goes beyond placing orders, building strong supplier relationships, optimizing inventory levels, and helping drive the success of our sourcing strategy.

We prioritize work-life balance and well-being with offerings like generous PTO, unlimited sick time, onsite fitness center and wellness program with incentives, childcare reimbursement, and adoption assistance—giving you the tools to Own Your Well-Being. Through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and robust 8% retirement contributions, you can Own Your Financial Future while sharing in the success you help create. Our commitment to development ensures you can Own Your Growth through learning opportunities, career advancement programs, and a collaborative culture that values innovation and teamwork.

What You'll Do

• Own the purchasing process for select raw materials, ensuring timely and cost-effective procurement that supports our production demands.
• Use our ERP system to monitor and manage inventory—preventing shortages, avoiding excess, and maintaining optimal turns.
• Prepare and execute purchase orders aligned with planning needs and supplier capabilities.
• Partner with the Planning and Receiving teams to track usage, adjust stocking strategies, and proactively update material categories.
• Communicate updates or changes in pricing, delivery timelines, or sourcing strategy to key stakeholders.
• Analyze inventory and supplier performance using data-driven tools and reports.
• Collaborate with Strategic Sourcing to identify and vet new suppliers; foster supplier partnerships through proactive communication and follow-up.
• Lead the RFQ process—soliciting, comparing, and recommending bids based on cost, lead time, quality, and service.
• Work cross-functionally to resolve invoice discrepancies, quality issues, and engineering change impacts.
• Maintain item records and supplier data accurately in our systems.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive corrective actions when needed.

What You Bring

Education & Experience

• 3 years of experience in buying, procurement, or inventory control OR an associate’s degree in business, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• Professional certifications (e.g., APICS, ISM, SCM) are a strong plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP/purchasing systems.

Skills & Strengths

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Confident communicator who thrives on collaboration.
• Ability to read basic technical specifications and contracts.
• Foundational negotiation and project management skills.
• Able to work independently and take initiative on day-to-day tasks.

This position will require the successful completion of a standard background check in accordance with Restek policy. Employment with Restek will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.

This position has been approved for a hybrid work arrangement.

At Restek, our core values—We Care, Better Every Day, Respect for All, and Win Together—are at the heart of everything we do. We care deeply about our employee-owners, our customers, and the communities we serve around the world. We strive to be better every day by fostering personal and professional growth while delivering solutions that drive positive global change. We value respect for all, creating a workplace where every voice matters and diverse perspectives drive innovation. And we believe we win together, celebrating shared success as a 100% employee-owned company.

We are an equal opportunity employer, considering applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Restek provides reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable laws.