Buyer

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Employee discount

Health savings account

Life insurance

Parental leave

401(k) 4% Match

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Amsted Rail is seeking a procurement professional in Camp Hill, PA to manage direct and indirect purchasing within SAP, aligning with budgets and SOP forecasts. You will coordinate with production, scheduling, and quality teams to reduce shortages and improve material velocity.

The role requires 2–5 years of buyer experience, a Bachelor degree, and the ability to travel up to 50%. Primary duties include negotiating quotes, maintaining purchasing data, and supporting corporate working capital

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in a technical or business discipline.
• 2-5 years of buyer experience.
• PC skills with 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 for compliance with budgets.
• Provide supply chain inputs and data for monthly S&OP meetings and communicate shortages in daily production meetings.
• Obtain quotes, evaluate bids and negotiate price and delivery for requirements.
• Collaborate with operations to maximize material velocity and minimize disruptions due to shortages.
• Develop and implement methods for inputting purchasing data and manage timely invoice payments.
• Develop supplier programs to meet cost savings and inventory reduction targets.
• Build relationships with strategic suppliers to improve performance.
• Train employees on procurement procedures and work instructions.

Skills

Buyer experience

MS Office

Education

Bachelor degree in a technical or business discipline

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job 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.
• MRP buyer experience.
• 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

Benefits

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

Schedule

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

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)

Work Location: In person

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