Buyer

Frank Calandra Jennmar Services; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical PPO

401k plan

Wellness program

Job summary

Frank Calandra Jennmar Services in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking a Buyer to manage purchasing activities aligned with company policies. The role focuses on sourcing, negotiations, bidding, and value-driven procurement to ensure cost-efficiency and on-time deliveries.

The Buyer will review requisitions, negotiate terms, and support supplier selections while upholding quality and process improvements. Excellent benefits and a collaborative team environment are offered.

Qualifications

• 2+ years Purchasing and/or Customer Service experience in manufacturing preferred.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills; able to multi-task.
• Proficient with MS Office; ERP systems experience a plus (D365).

Responsibilities

• Review requisitions for accuracy and source items from approved suppliers.
• Negotiate purchasing terms with suppliers in line with department objectives.
• Participate in supplier selection per QA/ISO guidelines.
• Support cost-saving and value-driven procurement initiatives.

Skills

Excellent communication

Collaboration skills

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Microsoft Excel

D365 ERP

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Purchasing or Supply Chain Management

Tools

D365 ERP

Job description

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Buyer

Pittsburgh, PA, US

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Buyer is responsible for performing purchasing activities in alignment with company policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure cost-effective, ethical, efficient, and professional procurement processes. This role focuses on maximizing value through sourcing, negotiations, formal bidding, and other strategic purchasing initiatives while maintaining a strong customer service orientation.

Core responsibilities include procuring goods and services, coordinating transactions with company, and ensuring purchasing needs are met efficiently and effectively. Additional duties may involve identifying new sourcing opportunities, reviewing and managing contracts, and supporting the development and implementation of value-driven procurement strategies. This position will have a vital role in driving organizational goals, quality assurance, on time deliveries, and process efficiencies, while achieving cost-saving and cost avoidance goals.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or GED


• Bachelor's degree in Purchasing or Supply Chain Management a plus


• 2 plus years' Purchasing and/or Customer Service experience in a manufacturing industry preferred

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.


• Strong organization skills with ability to multi-task and work independently.


• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines


• Positive attitude with the ability to adapt to change, while working with all team members.


• Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office Excel and ERP systems, (Microsoft D365 a Plus)

RESPONSIBILITES:

• Review requisitions for accuracy and source required items from approved suppliers


• Negotiate purchasing terms with suppliers in compliance with objectives outlined by the department supervisor.


• Participate in the supplier selection process. as described in companies' QA (ISO) guidelines


• Implement the best practices for managing the purchasing process as monitored by VP of Purchasing

Excellent benefits include medical with a standard PPO plan with deductibles as low as $1,500 and wellness credit up to $750; free concierge primary care; voluntary 401k plan currently matching up to 12%; voluntary dental and vision plans; free telemedicine services; basic life, long and short-term disability coverage.