Junior Buyer - Automation

Engel Machinery; Wago Junction (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

401k with match

PTO

Employer paid life insurance

Long and short-term disability

HSA and Health FSA

Job summary

ENGEL Machinery North America is hiring a Junior Buyer in Automation to support procurement, order management and administrative operations. The role emphasizes meticulous organization, timely supplier communications and cost-effective sourcing in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will have 1–3 years of procurement experience, strong attention to detail and solid communication skills. Travel is minimal; benefits include comprehensive health, 401k and PTO options for a career growth

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree or coursework in business, supply chain or related field is a plus.
• 1–3 years of experience in procurement, administrative coordination or related field.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with SAP is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Order Management: Process and manage order confirmations from vendors.
• Track and follow up on purchase orders to ensure timely delivery.
• Resolve discrepancies in orders, invoices or deliveries.
• Communicate with vendors to confirm order details and delivery schedules.
• Resolve issues promptly and maintain positive supplier relationships.
• Update internal teams on any delivery or supply chain disruptions.
• Asset Management: Oversee scheduling, maintenance and availability of company cars and local apartments.
• Office Supplies Management: Monitor and manage office supply inventory.
• Research and source cost-effective options for office needs.
• Parts procurement for Wilmington Facility: Manage the ordering of parts and supplies for the Wilmington facility.
• Bulk Hardware for Automation team: Manage procurement of bulk hardware for automation projects.
• Coordinate with internal team to ensure timely hardware availability.
• Administrative Support: Assist with general administrative tasks as needed.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation for all responsibilities.

Skills

Procurement experience

Administrative coordination

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or coursework in business/supply chain

Tools

SAP

Job description

Career Opportunities with Engel Machinery

ENGEL embodies a spirit of innovation, built on decades of experience. With a dynamic workplace, ENGEL is the injection molding industry leader in technological advancements, ensuring sustainable global growth. The ENGEL company history is a success story that we keep on writing everyday together with our employees.

Do you have what it takes to spur game-changing innovation, generate creative solutions and add world-class value to our customers? Then get ready to join the ENGEL team and become part of the next chapter in our history as we continue to grow the business in North America!

ENGEL Machinery North America has a job opportunity for a Junior Buyer - Automation. ENGEL provides excellent benefits including health, dental and vision insurance all upon first day of hire (no waiting period and very robust coverage at an affordable price), 401k with match, over 3 weeks’ PTO, employer paid life insurance, long and short-term disability, and an employee-centric environment.

POSITION INFORMATION

Job Summary:

The Jr. Buyer at ENGEL plays a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of procurement and administrative processes within a fast-paced environment. This position offers an excellent opportunity to grow your career in procurement, logistics and administrative operations. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, organized and skilled at managing multiple responsibilities simultaneously.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Order Management

Process and manage order confirmations from vendors.

Track and follow up on purchase orders to ensure timely delivery.

Resolve discrepancies in orders, invoices or deliveries.

Communicate with vendors to confirm order details and delivery schedules.

Resolve issues promptly and maintain positive supplier relationships.

Update internal teams on any delivery or supply chain disruptions.

Asset Management

Oversee the scheduling, maintenance and availability of company cars and local apartments.

Office Supplies Management

Monitor and manage office supply inventory.

Research and source cost-effective options for office needs.

Parts procurement for Wilmington Facility

Manage the ordering of parts and supplies for the Wilmington facility to ensure smooth operations.

Bulk Hardware for Automation team

Manage procurement of bulk hardware for automation projects.

Coordinate with internal team to ensure timely hardware availability.

Administrative Support

Assist with general administrative tasks as needed.

Maintain accurate records and documentation for all responsibilities.

Qualification Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Associate degree or coursework in business, supply chain or a related field is a plus.

1-3 years of experience in procurement, administrative coordination or a related field.

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Experience with SAP is a plus.

Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Other Requirements:

Travel

Minimal travel, less than 5% to potentially visit local vendors.

Mental Requirements:

Communication

Concentration

Organization

Calculations

Physical Requirements:

Requires sitting at a computer and keyboarding, data input and reading for periods of time longer than 2 hours on a continuous basis and occasional walking. Listening skills are important for working with vendors on negotiations, gathering information for/from vendors and gathering information from co-workers. Occasional exposure to noise may happen.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job duties of the position.

WHY ENGEL? The ENGEL group has been thriving for decades. This is because as a family-run company, we rely on long-standing relationships and aim to live up to our own exacting standards of expertise and experience in all fields of plastics processing. We see ourselves as a driving, innovative force that has continually set new standards in a dynamic and diverse industry. Our competitive edge has come from generating added value for customers worldwide.

ENGEL attaches great importance to flexibility, innovation and self-responsibility of all of its employees and business units. This is the only way to consistently supply and guarantee results of the highest global standards.

Benefits

• health, dental and vision insurance all upon first day of hire (no waiting period and very robust coverage at an affordable price)
• 401k with match
• over 3 weeks’ PTO
• employer paid life insurance
• long and short-term disability
• health, dental, LTD and life insurance
• contribution to HSA
• Dependent and Health FSA
• vacation pay and holiday pay

ENGEL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protective veteran status or any other category protected by state or local laws.

ABOUT THIS COMPANY ENGEL is a global leader in the manufacture of plastics processing machines. Today, the ENGEL Group offers a full range of technology modules for plastics processing as a single source supplier: Injection molding machines for thermoplastics and elastomers, and automation. In 2016/2017 ENGEL’s turnover totaled approximately 1.36 billion euros worldwide, with 5,900 employees across nine production plants in Europe, North America and Asia (China and Korea), and subsidiaries and representatives in more than 85 countries. ENGEL offers its customers the excellent global support they need to compete and succeed with new technologies and leading-edge production systems.