Buyer

Advanced-Conversion; Middletown Township (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Employee Ownership

Growth opportunities

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Advanced Conversion Technology (ACT) in Middletown, PA is seeking a Buyer responsible for procuring components, materials and services, and coordinating supplier activities to support production and engineering development.

You will work within our ESOP-owned, veteran-friendly environment and leverage a strong mentorship culture to optimize purchasing processes while balancing timelines and costs.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in business with Bachelor's preferred or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years' experience in purchasing material and production planning using an ERP/MRP system.
• ERP/MRP systems experience (CSI10 preferred) and MS Office.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize work.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong negotiation skills and proactive process improvement.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Procure component parts, materials and services for production and engineering.
• Source material and manage suppliers to meet development requirements.
• Collaborate with departments and follow company policies.

Skills

ERP/MRP proficiency

MS Office suite

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation skills

Multitasking

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Associate's degree in business

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

ERP/MRP CSI10

MS Office

Job description

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Buyer

Full-time Regular Middletown, PA, US

Who We Are - Our Culture

When you join Advanced Conversion Technology (ACT), you join:

• A team who proudly supports the United States military through solving problems and providing innovative solutions that protect our troops;
• A team laser focused on developing unique next-generation technology found on state-of-the-art military defense platforms;
• A growing, stable, 100% employee owned company in business for over 40 years;
• An environment that encourages teamwork, creativity and innovation; one where every employee is an integral part of our business; and
• A team on whom our customers rely to provide innovative solutions to stand up to their most demanding applications.

Job Summary

Due to our continued growth, ACT is seeking aBuyer who will be responsible for procuring a broad range of component parts, materials and services as well as sourcing material and managing suppliers to fulfill production and Engineering developent requirements in accordance with company policies and procedures. We have a strong mentorship program and believe strongly in collaboration between all departments in the organization.

Must Have Qualifications

• Associate's degree in business field with Bachelor's degree preferred or a combination of equivalent experience and education
• 2+ years' experience in purchasing material and production planning using an ERP/MRP system preferred
• Computer experience to include proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (CSI10 preferred) and MS Office (Outlook, Word and Excel)
• Must be able to manage multiple projects and prioritize work to complete assignments in a logical and efficient manner
• Demonstrated problem solving ability and strength in effectively communicating with others to build positive working relationships
• Ability to anticipate the implications and consequences of situations and take appropriate action to be prepared for possible contingencies
• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to reach creative solutions to satisfy objectives
• An enthusiastic self-starter with a strong drive to improve existing processes is highly desired
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to balance immediate/long-term priorities and exceptional multitasking skills are a necessity

What's in it for you?

• 100% Employee Ownership:Every member of the team shares in the company's financial success through the company-funded employee stock ownership plan (ESOP), but ownership means so much more to us at ACT. It's about communicating transparently, being accessible and empowering everyone to contribute their ideas.
• Bright Opportunities for Growth:ACT has experienced steady growth over the past five years and we have a plan to continue that growth in the decade to come. Our people are the foundation of that plan and we provide ample training and mentorship opportunities so you can continue to evolve your skills and take on new challenges.
• Comprehensive Benefits, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401K plan with company match, holidays and PTO.

For more information, please visit our website at https://www.actpower.com/careers/.

This position may require exposure to information which is subject to US export control regulations, i.e. the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of U.S. regulations as defined by ITAR.

ACT is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor.