Purchaser

Reliable-Equipment-; Ivyland (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with match

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Reliable Equipment is seeking a full-time Purchaser to manage procurement for operations at RESCo. The role requires negotiating with suppliers, maintaining vendor relationships, and coordinating with internal teams to meet material needs and production schedules.

The ideal candidate has hands-on procurement experience, strong communication skills, and a deep understanding of inventory management and ERP systems. Normal business hours apply; benefits are included in a comprehensive package.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing/procurement in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills with vendors and internal teams.
• Familiarity with ERP and inventory management systems.
• Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Source reliable vendors and suppliers at competitive prices and maintain relationships.
• Negotiate prices, contracts, and delivery terms; develop purchasing strategies.
• Review technical specs for raw materials, tooling, and equipment.
• Maintain supplier database and related documentation; ensure compliance and records.
• Coordinate with inventory and production to ensure adequate material flow; generate purchase orders.
• Process purchases, validate orders, and expedite as needed; resolve discrepancies with suppliers.

Skills

Negotiation

Vendor relations

Procurement

ERP systems

Office365

KPI tracking

Supply chain

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Office365

Job description

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reliable Equipment in Warminster is looking for a full-time Purchaser.

Job Overview

The purchasing agent is responsible for the procurement of all items, products, raw materials, equipment, tooling, and consumables required for operations at RESCo. Their responsibilities include developing purchasing strategies, maintaining positive relationships with suppliers, coordinating with internal teams regarding their supply needs, and overseeing all purchasing. A purchasing agent requires excellent communication and negotiating skills.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Seek reliable vendors and suppliers to provide quality goods and raw materials at reasonable prices, while maintaining successful relationships, and upholding these vendors and suppliers to RESCo's quality standards.
• Manage daily purchasing activities, negotiating prices and contracts, while developing and implementing purchasing strategies.
• Review technical specifications for raw materials, components, tooling, and equipment.
• Maintain the supplier database, purchase records and specifications, and related documentation.
• Coordinate with the inventory and production departments to maintain sufficient raw and finished goods inventory.
• Facilitate the proper processing of purchases by generating and validating purchase orders.
• Coordinate with the engineering and production departments to examine and validate raw materials demand, validating materials are ordered to correct specifications required by production, engineering, and quality.
• Prepare cost estimates and release schedules to operations on current and future purchases and/or requisitions.
• Receipt of good entry in EPR system
• Assume responsibility of contacting supplier regarding returns and/or replacements
• Coordinate with Accounting staff and suppliers regarding pricing/quantity discrepancies
• Answering phones - 2nd tier
• Print work orders and part blueprints
• Counting raw materials and proficiency with understanding the materials being ordered and received
• Counting and producing finished good inventory for Fabrication Shop
• Maintain and review Vendor Logistics and Parts to Purchase Boards in Access. Assume responsibility of contacting supplier when items are late or need to be expedited.
• Closing purchase orders when orders are fulfilled

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent
• 5 years+ working in a manufacturing environment
• 3 years+ purchasing/requisitioning experience
• Quality assurance experience a plus
• Strong communication skills
• Attentive to detail
• Strength in organization and planning
• Strong critical thinking and negotiation skills
• Deep knowledge of inventory and supply chain management
• Proficient in Office365 and ERP utilization
• Capable of handling multiple projects
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in technical, manufacturing, or logistics field
• Minimum of 2 years' Procurement experience
• Highly proficient in ERP systems
• Analytical and communication skills
• Results driven and self-motivated

Reliable offers a competitive benefits package which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, PTO, 401K with match, STD, LTD, Life Insurance and much more.

Normal business hours are 8-4:30pm.

If offered the position, candidate must be able to successfully pass a drug test and criminal bacnkground check.

EEO

EOE

Position Requirements

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Shift Days

Position Purchaser

Location RESCo

About the Organization

This position is currently accepting applications.