Buyer

Airline Hydraulics Corporation; Bristol Township (Bucks County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Airline Hydraulics Corporation is seeking a seasoned procurement/supply chain leader to drive sourcing, forecasting, and replenishment strategies in an industrial environment. You will manage supplier relations, negotiate terms, and implement automated replenishment systems to optimize inventory and costs.

The role requires 5+ years of experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with ERP platforms such as P21, SAP, Oracle, and NetSuite.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in SCM/Business/Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of procurement or supply chain management experience in industrial/manufacturing.
• Strong analytical skills with data modeling and inventory optimization.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and advanced Excel or data visualization tools.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and project management skills.
• Experience with automated replenishment systems or procurement automation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Source and procure industrial stock goods from approved suppliers.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts to ensure cost-effective purchasing.
• Maintain supplier relationships and regularly evaluate performance.
• Inventory & Replenishment Modeling; forecast demand and monitor turnover.
• Develop and implement replenishment models that automate purchasing decisions.
• Collaborate with production and sales to align inventory with demand.
• Utilize ERP and supply chain analytics to monitor procurement KPIs.
• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities for cost savings and efficiency.
• Generate reports and dashboards to support planning and execution.
• Streamline procurement workflows and implement best practices.
• Support digital transformation in the supply chain.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data modeling

Inventory optimization

Negotiation

Communication

Project management

Procurement automation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in SCM/Business/Engineering or related field

Tools

P21

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Excel

Data visualization tools

Job description

• Source and procure industrial stock goods from approved suppliers.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts to ensure cost-effective purchasing.
• Maintain strong supplier relationships and evaluate performance regularly.
• Inventory & Replenishment Modeling
• Analyze historical usage, forecast demand, and monitor inventory turnover.
• Develop and implement a replenishment model that automates purchasing decisions based on supply chain data.
• Collaborate with production and sales teams to align inventory with operational needs and customer demand.
• Data-Driven Decision Making
• Utilize ERP and supply chain analytics tools to monitor procurement KPIs.
• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements.
• Generate reports and dashboards to support strategic planning and operational execution.
• Process Optimization
• Streamline procurement workflows to reduce manual intervention.
• Implement best practices in inventory management and procurement automation.
• Support digital transformation initiatives within the supply chain function.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in procurement or supply chain management, preferably in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in data modeling and inventory optimization.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., P21, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and advanced Excel or data visualization tools.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and project management skills.
• Experience with automated replenishment systems or procurement automation tools is a plus.