Purchasing Specialist

Conrad Company Holdings LLC; Spring Plains (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life & Disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

The Conrad Company in York, PA is seeking a highly motivated Purchasing Specialist to join the supply chain team at the PennAir facility. Since 1968, PennAir has helped people in manufacturing and construction with pneumatics, hydraulics and automation.

The role requires strong purchasing and planning experience, ERP/MRP knowledge (Acumatica preferred), and a collaborative, process-improvement mindset. You will drive sourcing, supplier management, inventory planning and cost-reduction

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in purchasing/planning in distribution or manufacturing.
• Familiar with ERP/MRP systems; Acumatica ERP/MRP experience preferred.
• Proven ability to improve procurement workflows and P2P processes.
• Strong collaboration and leadership potential.

Responsibilities

• Execute daily sourcing, quoting, purchasing, and order acknowledgement.
• Review ERP/MRP and replenish processes.
• Manage suppliers: on-time delivery, quality, cost, lead time.
• Expedite orders as needed.
• Plan inventory and optimize replenishment levels.
• Update ERP supplier and pricing master data.
• Drive cost savings via alternative sourcing and bulk buying.
• Support material planning and forecasting for business units.
• Collaborate cross-functionally and implement new workflows.
• Improve ERP/MRP daily purchasing processes and share best practices.

Skills

Purchasing

Inventory planning

ERP/MRP knowledge

Cost reduction

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Acumatica ERP/MRP

Job description

Description

The Conrad Company, a fast growing, award-winning family-owned business located in York, PA is seeking a highly motivated, forward-thinking Purchasing Specialist to join the supply chain department at the PennAir facility. Since 1968, PennAir has helped people in manufacturing and construction with pneumatics, hydraulics and automation.

Responsibilities

• Daily Execution of Sourcing, Quoting, Purchasing, Order Acknowledgement Activities
• ERP Replenish and MRP system review
• Supplier management and Follow Up- On-Time Delivery, Quality, Cost, Lead Time
• Supplier follow up and Expediting as necessary
• Inventory planning and replenishment levels regular evaluation and optimization
• ERP Supplier and Pricing master data updating
• Drive cost savings through alternative sourcing, blanket and bulk buy Pos, negotiations with suppliers, tariff cost mitigation and so on
• Support initiatives to improve carrying cost and inventory turns through management of obsolescence and aged slow moving inventory
• Support business units with material planning and forecasting
• Cross-functional department coordination and support
• Implement new workflows and process improvements for management and planning of inventory, distribution and production orders
• Improve ERP/MRP system and daily purchasing processes and share with current employees on best practices

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in the Distribution and/or Manufacturing industry in purchasing and planning roles
• Strong background in purchasing and planning with an understanding of ERP/MRP systems, procurement best practices; Acumatica ERP/MRP system experienced is desired
• Demonstrates ability to improve workflows and processes for purchase order management, material planning inventory management and replenishment
• Demonstrates ability to have leadership potential and collaborative team player mindset
• Understanding of supply chain KPIs, supplier management and performance

The Conrad Company offers a competitive compensation package including 401(k) Plan, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability insurance, and PTO. We are community-minded and encourage our associates to be active in volunteering.