Indirect Buyer

Victaulic Company; Easton (Northampton County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Victaulic is seeking an Indirect Buyer to issue purchase orders for MRO, R&D, corporate services, and CapEx. You will manage supplier relationships, track deliveries, and drive cost reductions while collaborating with engineers, project managers, and sourcing teams.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in a technical or business field, strong Excel skills, and the ability to work with stakeholders across global locations. Travel is occasional, and the position is based at our Easton, PA facility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; technical or business discipline preferred.
• Strong communication and analytical skills with cross-functional impact.

Responsibilities

• Issue POs for MRO, R&D, corporate services, and CapEx.
• Manage supplier relationships and ensure on-time deliveries.
• Lead cost reductions and improve supplier performance.
• Coordinate with engineering, sourcing, and project leads.
• Support global procurement initiatives and supplier onboarding.
• Prepare RFIs/RFQs/RFPs and evaluate multi-supplier responses.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical or business discipline

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description

VICTAULIC

Indirect Buyer

Corporate

Full-Time

Purchasing

Victaulic does not provide immigration sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, TN, or other work visa sponsorship) for this position. All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the applicable country on a full-time basis without the need for employer-sponsored immigration support now or in the future.

ABOUT VICTAULIC

Victaulic, headquartered in Easton, Pennsylvania, is the global leader in mechanical pipe joining solutions, delivering advanced technologies and engineering services to address complex piping challenges faced by engineers, site owners and contractors. Since 1919, our innovative solutions have improved construction productivity and reduced risks, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget. With over 6,000 employees spanning 50+ locations worldwide, our teams are dedicated to delivering advanced technologies and engineering expertise that address real-world challenges across a wide range of industries.

Our sustainable solutions, made from high quality, graded scrap steel, promote circular construction by making piping systems infinitely reconfigured and minimizing environmental impact. Today, our high-quality products are used in more than 140 countries, supporting some of the world's most critical and prestigious structures.

AN INDUSTRY LEADER WITH A HEART AS BIG AS ITS AMBITION AND INNOVATION

At Victaulic, we're committed to constructing a better world for and with our people.

Let's Build a Better World Together.

Our commitment to our people is built on four pillars:

• We build from within.
• We stand behind our people.
• We foster an environment for constant learning.
• We engineer change for a more stable and sustainable world.

YOUR IMPACT STARTS HERE

We're looking for an Indirect Buyer to issue purchase orders for Maintenance Repair Operations (MRO), Research & Development (R&D), Corporate Services, and Capital Expenditures (CapEx), ensuring timely delivery and managing outside vendor operations to support on-time finished goods delivery. You'll work autonomously to carry out procurement activities and manage supplier relationships, serving as the tactical day-to-day owner of those relationships. This role calls for a self-starter who's comfortable working with minimal supervision and confident engaging suppliers and stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

WHAT YOU'LL BUILD & OWN

• Manage suppliers for indirect materials and services, including but not limited to CapEx, MRO, R&D, sample parts, and services, establishing and maintaining quality, service, and cost benchmarks.
• Work directly with engineers and project management to support ongoing research and development efforts through the purchasing of samples, materials, and outside services.
• Support new supplier and parts approval processes by issuing orders for investment tooling and production samples, and coordinating payment approvals with sourcing, quality assurance, and project leads.
• Issue purchase orders and track deliveries for materials and services required for engineering lab, manufacturing facility, and office operations.
• Manage outside supplier operations and sub-contractors, including the effective issuance of shop orders, purchase orders, and component planning to meet customer demand.
• Proactively resolve problems and discrepancies related to quality, delivery, quantity, and invoicing of purchases.
• Own the tactical day-to-day supplier relationship.
• Analyze requisitions and specifications to determine required quantities and delivery dates, communicating technical and logistical requirements to vendors.
• Identify and implement continuous improvements within category responsibilities and work processes.
• Support global/regional procurement initiatives and lead site-level initiatives for supplier management, supplier quality, and supplier performance improvement.
• Identify and manage cost reduction and avoidance efforts within assigned categories.
• Manage the purchasing card (P-card) program, consolidating purchases to fewer suppliers to create leverage, maintaining the transaction log, and reconciling statements to ensure internal control.
• Prepare requests for information (RFIs), quotations (RFQs), and proposals (RFPs), analyzing and evaluating multi-supplier responses and preparing award recommendations that incorporate Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal customers and key vendors.
• Participate in special projects and initiatives as appropriate.
• Expedite suppliers and logistics, remaining familiar with impact order management, and expedite when necessary.
• Support other duties as assigned by the Purchasing Supervisor.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bachelor's degree in a technical or business discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Purchasing, Planning, Sourcing, or a related Supply Chain field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Comfort interacting with suppliers, including situations that may require assertiveness.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate a position at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work with key stakeholders across multiple global locations and organizational levels, and to lead cross-functional teams toward a common goal.
• Strong analytical problem-solving abilities using contemporary tools and methods.
• Willingness to make infrequent overnight travel as needed.

WHAT SETS YOU APART

• Familiarity with industrial drawings and schematics.
• Production planning experience.
• Understanding of Kanban replenishment.

WHAT WE OFFER

Build A Better Career

• Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives
• Career development programs and internal promotion pathways—we build from within
• Tuition reimbursement and continuous learning opportunities

Build A Better Future

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement savings plans with company match
• Life insurance and disability coverage

Build A Better You

• Paid time off, holidays, and flexible work arrangements where applicable
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) and wellness resources
• Inclusive, team-oriented culture where people look out for one another

Build A Better World

Join a company whose products contribute to a safer, more sustainable built environment every day.

IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP

Victaulic does not provide immigration sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, TN, or other work visa sponsorship) for this position. All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the applicable country on a full-time basis without the need for employer-sponsored immigration support now or in the future.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Victaulic is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EOE/M/F/Vets/Disabled) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic data, or other legally protected status. (Background checks may be required as part of our pre-employment process).

VICTAULIC STAFFING PARTNER COMMUNICATION POLICY

All staffing agencies are strictly forbidden from directly contacting any Victaulic employees, except those within the Human Resources/Talent Acquisition team. All communications, inquiries and candidate submissions must be routed through Victaulic's Human Resources/Talent Acquisition team. Non-compliance with this policy may result in the suspension of partnership, cancellation of the current contract, and/or the imposition of a mandatory probation period before any future business can resume. Additionally, non-compliance may lead to a permanent ban on future business. This policy ensures a streamlined and compliant recruitment process.

Let's Build a Better World Together.

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