Buyer

Metso Outotec; York (York County); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Buyer to manage procurement processes and enhance supplier relationships. This position offers a chance to contribute to sustainable practices and work in a flexible environment. Ideal for candidates with a Bachelor's in Business or Supply Chain and substantial experience.

Benefits

Occupational healthcare

Generous benefits plan

Wellbeing services

Hybrid working possibilities

Extensive learning opportunities

Qualifications

• 5 years experience in manufacturing or distribution.
• Direct experience in Supply Chain Management practices.
• Experience in the construction, heavy equipment, or mining industries is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create purchase orders and manage supplier acknowledgments.
• Coordinate and expedite all open purchase orders.
• Prepare reports and improve supplier KPI’s.

Skills

Supplier monitoring

Communication

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Supply Chain

Tools

SAP

Job description

Join an industry leader and make a positive change in the sustainable use of the world’s natural resources. Together, we will transform the business and drive the industry toward a greener future.

At Metso, you will be supported by our inclusive culture and a network of colleagues from around the world. With us, you will embark on a personal growth journey and are encouraged to realize your potential. This is your invitation to rise above the possible.

Job posting end date: 07/11/2025

Introduction

We are seeking a Buyer to join our team. You will be responsible for timely creation of purchase orders with correct project requirements. Other responsibilities include getting supplier acknowledgement of purchase orders on a timely manner to ensure pricing and delivery conditions are agreed. In this position, you will report to Director, Grinding Procurement.

This position is mainly located in York, PA, but we are happy to offer flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options. There could be 10% travel involved in this position.

What you’ll do

• Coordinate and expedite all open purchase orders.
• Serve as primary liaison between Suppliers and all internal functions for all open purchase orders;

• Perform all necessary steps in SAP to complete required shipments
• Validate all deliverables from suppliers.
• Continuously focus on improving the expediting, scheduling, and shipping processes and methods.
• Monitor and improve supplier KPI’s like on time delivery, payment terms, advanced payments etc.
• Prepare reports as necessary and actively seek opportunities for improvement
• Develop strong, positive, productive working relationships with key suppliers;

Who you are

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain or combined education and experience
• Minimum of 5 years working experience in a manufacturing or distribution.

• ERP system experience, SAP preferred

• Direct experience in Supply Chain Management practices and concepts

• Understands and has experience with supplier monitoring and development techniques

• Direct relevant experience in the construction, heavy equipment, or mining industries is preferred

What's in it for you

• An inspiring purpose - Enabling sustainable modern life. Minerals and metals are the backbone of essential functions in the modern world. However, there's a pressing need for more sustainable solutions to collect and process them. At Metso, you get to be part of transforming the industry and making a positive change.
• Wellbeing and safety - Benefit from occupational healthcare, generous benefits plan, healthy living rewards, mental well-being services, and engagement surveys.
• Compensation and rewards -Global incentive program tied to business and performance targets.
• Hybrid working possibilities - While we are big advocates of meeting and collaborating in person, we believe in fostering a flexible work environment.
• A thriving culture - We are committed to developing an inclusive culture that enables everyone to do their best and reach their full potential. A culture that is courageous, compelling, and caring, and unites our people to build a sustainable future together.
• Extensive learning opportunities - Ongoing growth dialogues, internal mobility, mentoring programs, education assistance, ambitious projects, and global opportunities.
• Worldwide support - Leverage our network of peers across the world, offering valuable assistance. We get things done together, through open and honest communication.

Get in touch

Want to rise above the possible with us? Click ‘Apply now’ to leave your application.

For additional information, please contact Ashley Koepke, Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist at [e-mail]

We understand that some highly capable candidates might hesitate to apply for a role unless they meet every listed qualification. If you're excited about this role, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the requirements. You may be the right candidate for the role.

How to join - Working at Metso - About Metso - Diversity and Inclusion - Meet our people

Metso is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

Metso is a frontrunner in sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally. We improve our customers’ energy and water efficiency, increase their productivity, and reduce environmental risks with our product and service expertise. We are the partner for positive change.

Metso is headquartered in Espoo, Finland. At the end of 2024 Metso had close to 17,000 employees in around 50 countries, and sales in 2024 were about EUR 4.9 billion. Metso is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki.

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