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Trelleborg Sealing Solutions US Inc; Chalfont (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions US Inc in Chalfont, PA is seeking a Purchasing/Procurement professional with a minimum of 3 years experience to monitor demand, manage POs, and lead supplier negotiations. The role emphasizes strategic sourcing, supplier performance management, and cross-functional collaboration to meet business objectives.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in a related field and demonstrates strong Excel skills, English proficiency, and experience with ERP/MRP systems

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of purchasing, procurement, sourcing, inventory planning, or supply chain management.
• Experience developing supplier relationships and negotiating pricing agreements.
• ERP/MRP proficiency; SAP or JD Edwards preferred.
• Strong Excel skills and ability to manage inventory planning and supplier performance.

Responsibilities

• Monitor forecasts, inventory levels, and customer demand with internal teams to align strategies.
• Create and manage purchase orders for timely delivery of materials and products.
• Source, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers to improve continuity, lead times, and cost.
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships; monitor quality, pricing, delivery, and performance.
• Lead supplier negotiations and cost-reduction programs to improve margins.
• Develop sourcing strategies for existing and new suppliers and products.
• Analyze purchasing trends, inventory performance, and supplier metrics.
• Ensure compliance with regulations, permits, certifications, and company requirements.
• Coordinate sourcing and supplier management for age-restricted materials.
• Support new product launches and supplier transitions.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Analytical thinking

Verbal and written communication

Project management

Organizational skills

Advanced Excel skills

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration / Supply Chain / Operations

Tools

SAP

JD Edwards

Job description

Chalfont - 100 Independ.
100 Independence Ln
Chalfont, PA 18914, USA

Chalfont - 100 Independ.
100 Independence Ln
Chalfont, PA 18914, USA

• Monitor forecasts, inventory levels, and customer demand while collaborating with internal resources to align strategies with customer requirements and business objectives.
• Create, issue, and manage purchase orders to ensuretimelydelivery of materials and products.
• Source, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers to improve supply continuity, quality, lead times, and cost competitiveness.
• Develop andmaintainstrong supplier relationships while monitoring supplier quality, pricing, delivery, and overall performance. Mitigate shortages and supply risks while keeping internal stakeholders informed of potential issues.
• Lead supplier negotiations, competitive sourcing initiatives, and cost reduction programs to achieve savings and increase profit margins while driving strategic sourcing improvements and supplier consolidation.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for existing and new suppliers and products, mitigating supply chain risks, and continuity while driving cost saving initiatives.
• Analyzepurchasingtrends, inventory performance, and supplier metrics to support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, permits, certifications, and company requirements.
• Coordinate the sourcing, inventory control, documentation, and supplier management activities associated with age-restricted materials.
• Support new product launches, supplier transitions, and supply chain improvement projects.
• Maintainaccuratepurchasing and supplier data within company systems.
• Performadditionalduties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or related discipline required
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, sourcing, inventory planning, or supply chain management.
• Experience developing supplier relationships and negotiating pricing agreements.
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems required; SAP or JD Edwards preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience managing inventory planning, demand forecasting, and supplier performance preferred.
• Experience with regulated, controlled, or age-restricted products is preferred.
• Strategic Sourcing
• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
• Strong Verbal and Written Communication Skills
• Project Management and Organizational Skills
• Advanced Microsoft Excel Skills
• Good in spoken and written English

Travel:

• Willing to traveloccasionallywhererequired. Numberofdayscannot be stated at thistime. 5%.

Application:

Last Application Date 9/13/2026

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran or disability status.

This position requires the use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. Green Card Holder), Political Asylee or Refugee.

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