On-Site Purchasing Expeditor — EMS Materials

Kitron Group; Windber (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Volunteer Time Off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employee-Assistance Program (EAP)

Company-paid life insurance

401(k) with company match

9/80 work schedule

Additional voluntary benefits

Job summary

Kitron Group, a leading electronics EMS, is seeking a Purchasing Expeditor for our Windber, PA facility. You will monitor open POs, expedite overdue orders, and coordinate with Purchasing, Planning and Logistics to keep production on schedule.

Ideal candidates have an associate degree in supply chain or related field and 2+ years in procurement or materials management, with strong ERP/MRP and Excel skills. This on-site role offers competitive benefits and a 9/80 schedule.

Qualifications

• Must have associate degree or equivalent experience in supply chain/related field.
• 2+ years in purchasing, materials management, or manufacturing operations.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes and inventory concepts.
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Monitor open purchase orders and supplier delivery commitments to ensure on-time receipt of materials.
• Proactively expedite critical and overdue orders to support production schedules.
• Communicate regularly with suppliers regarding order status, lead times, and risks.
• Collaborate with Purchasing, Planning, Production, Inventory Control, and Logistics teams to resolve material shortages.
• Update ERP/MRP systems with accurate supplier acknowledgments and delivery dates.
• Escalate supply issues to management when necessary.
• Coordinate supplier recovery plans for late deliveries and track corrective actions.
• Assist buyers with purchase order maintenance and supplier follow-up.

Skills

Procurement

ERP/MRP systems

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Vendor management

Education

Associate degree in Supply Chain Management / related field

Tools

IFS Cloud ERP

Job description

Kitron Group, a leading electronics EMS, is seeking a Purchasing Expeditor for our Windber, PA facility. You will monitor open POs, expedite overdue orders, and coordinate with Purchasing, Planning and Logistics to keep production on schedule.

Ideal candidates have an associate degree in supply chain or related field and 2+ years in procurement or materials management, with strong ERP/MRP and Excel skills. This on-site role offers competitive benefits and a 9/80 schedule.