Buyer

Amsted Rail; Camp Hill (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 59,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) 4% Match

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Vision insurance

Job summary

Amsted Rail is seeking a Buyer to manage direct and indirect purchasing, with SAP-based order entry and bid negotiations. You will collaborate with Operations to prevent shortages and support monthly S&OP planning.

The role requires 2–5 years of buyer experience, SAP proficiency, and up to 50% travel. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field, and CPM certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical or business discipline.
• 2-5 years of buyer experience.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Proficiency in ERP systems, with preference for SAP.
• Willing to travel – up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Enter and maintain direct and indirect purchase orders in SAP and review requisitions.
• Provide supply chain inputs for monthly S&OP meetings and communicate shortages.
• Obtain quotes, evaluate bids and negotiate price and delivery.
• Collaborate with Operations to maximize raw material velocity and minimize disruptions.
• Develop and maintain purchasing data in the system; manage timely payment of invoices.
• Develop supplier programs to meet cost saving and inventory reduction targets.

Skills

MS Office

ERP systems

Sourcing analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

CPM certification

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $59,000 USD to $80,000 USD. The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.
• Logistics
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: BUYER009746

Description

• Enter and maintain direct and indirect purchase orders in the corporate business system (SAP). Review indirect requisitions for compliance with spending limits and budgets.
• Provide supply chain inputs and data for monthly S&OP meeting. Communicate production component shortages and plan in daily production meeting. Develop macro and micro material requirement plans to meet SOP forecasts.
• Obtain quotes, evaluate bids and negotiate price and delivery for new and existing requirements.
• Work closely with Operation resources (Scheduling, Supervision, Shipping and Quality) to maximize raw material velocity while minimizing production disruptions due to shortages.
• Develop and implement consistent methods of inputting and maintaining purchasing data in the business system. Manage timely payment of invoices.
• Develop supplier programs to meet annual direct and indirect cost saving and inventory reduction targets. Support Corporate Working Capital reduction efforts.
• Identify and develop key strategic suppliers to improve supply chain performance.
• Train affected employees on pertinent procedures and work instructions for procurement system.
• Maintain accurate counts of raw and WIP inventory at outside sub-contractors.
• Maintain accurate counts of vendor consignment inventory on our properties.
• Establish direct material costs standard costs for all materials.
• Find and initiate cost savings opportunities.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in a technical or business discipline.
• 2-5 years of buyer experience.
• PC Skills, specific proficiency in MS Office.
• Proficiency in ERP systems, with preference give to experience with SAP.
• Willing to travel – up to 50%.

Preferred Qualifications

• Purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment.
• CPM certification.
• Experience in a LEAN manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of metals market and alloys.

Physical requirements

Must have full range of body motion. Certain operations require standing, walking, bending, squatting, full arm extension, and overhead reaching. Manual lifting, not exceeding ten (10) pounds may be required. Able to visit various manufacturing environments and wear appropriate PPE for the environment. This includes but is not limited to hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, and safety toe shoes/boots.

General Statement

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and their associated difficulty that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor/manager to assign, direct, and control the work of any employee.

Amsted Rail is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

To review our EEO Policies or to request assistance please go to www.amstedrail.com/careers/ and select EEO Compliance/Statements. To learn more about us, please visit us online at www.amstedrail.com.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $59,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

• 401(k)
• 401(k) 4% Match
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience

• Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute

• Camp Hill, PA 17011 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate

• Camp Hill, PA 17011: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Skills

Preferred

Novice

Behaviors

Preferred

Functional Expert : Considered a thought leader on a subject

Team Player : Works well as a member of a group

Detail Oriented : Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

Preferred

Self-Starter : Inspired to perform without outside help

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Business Administration or related field.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.