Buyer

HR HealthCare; Springettsbury Township (York County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

HR HealthCare is seeking a Buyer to join our Supply Chain team at the Plant in York, PA. The successful candidate will manage material planning, purchasing, and supplier coordination to ensure on-time production and cost efficiency.

Responsibilities include evaluating requirements, issuing POs, maintaining supplier data, and pursuing cost-saving opportunities. Strong Excel and ERP proficiency are preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in supply chain or related field.
• 1+ year purchasing/procurement/inventory/supply-chain in manufacturing preferred.
• Experience with ERP or MRP systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate production requirements, inventory levels, supplier lead times, and open POs to ensure material availability while minimizing excess inventory.
• Create, issue, maintain, and adjust purchase orders in ERP based on production and inventory needs.
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships to support quality, cost, delivery, and service.
• Support supplier qualification, evaluation, development, and performance management.
• Coordinate with suppliers to resolve late deliveries, quality concerns, and replacement products.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, cost avoidance, and process improvements.
• Coordinate domestic and international shipments and verify shipping documentation.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Adaptability

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management/Business/Operations

1+ year purchasing/procurement/inventory/supply-chain in manufacturing

ERP or MRP system experience

Tools

ERP/MRP system

Excel

Job description

Duties & Responsibilities

Material Planning and Inventory Management

• Evaluate production requirements, inventory levels, supplier lead times, and open purchase orders to ensure material availability while minimizing excess inventory.
• Identify and communicate potential shortages, delivery delays, and other supply risks that could affect production.

Purchase Order Management

• Create, issue, maintain, and adjust purchase orders within the ERP system based on production and inventory requirements.
• Ensure purchase orders accurately reflect approved pricing, quantities, delivery dates, payment terms, and shipping requirements.
• Resolve purchase order, receiving, and invoice discrepancies in coordination with suppliers and internal departments.

Supplier Management

• Develop and maintain professional supplier relationships that support the company’s expectations for quality, cost, delivery, and service.
• Support supplier qualification, evaluation, development, and ongoing performance management.
• Coordinate with suppliers to resolve late deliveries, quality concerns, corrective actions, rejected materials, and replacement product.

Strategic Sourcing and Cost Management

• Request and evaluate supplier quotations and support negotiations involving pricing, payment terms, lead times, freight, and service expectations.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, cost avoidance, supplier consolidation, inventory reduction, and purchasing-process improvement.

Cross-Functional and Logistics Coordination

• Partner with Production Planning, Inventory Control, Quality, Warehouse, Finance, and other departments to support manufacturing requirements and resolve supply-related issues.
• Support new-product introductions, material and artwork changes, and supplier transitions.
• Coordinate domestic and international shipments, including freight arrangements and required shipping documentation.

Systems, Documentation, and Compliance

• Maintain accurate supplier lead time, minimum order quantity, and purchasing information within the ERP system.
• Maintain purchasing records and supporting documentation in accordance with company procedures and quality-system requirements.
• Perform additional purchasing and supply-chain responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications / Qualities

• Highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities
• Strong attention to detail
• Proactive in identifying material shortages and delivery risks
• Clear and professional communicator
• Dependable, accountable, and consistent with follow-up
• Analytical with strong problem-solving skills
• Adaptable to changing production schedules and business priorities

Education & Experience

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, or a related field preferred.
• One or more years of purchasing, procurement, inventory, or supply-chain experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Experience working with an ERP or material-requirements-planning system is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Working knowledge of inventory management, lead times, safety stock, reorder points, and minimum order quantities.

Job Location: Plant - York, PA 17402
Salary Range: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00
HR HealthCare is a fast-growing, family-owned medical device manufacturer seeking a motivated and driven Buyer to join our Supply Chain team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, building strong supplier relationships, and making a direct impact on the success of the organization. The ideal candidate will be organized, detail-oriented, and ready to take ownership of purchasing activities while growing their career with a company that values its people and their contributions.