Senior Electrical Buyer

Formova LLC; Chalfont (PA); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 140.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Descripción de la vacante

JBT Marel is seeking a Sr Electrical Buyer to lead complex purchasing and planning for high-impact product families. You will partner with the Director of Supply Chain and work onsite in Pennsylvania with minimal travel, guiding material flow and vendor management to meet production schedules.

You will review requisitions, obtain quotations, negotiate contracts, and ensure quality and on-time delivery. Strong ERP experience, technical reading, and supplier development are essential.

Formación

• Read and interpret technical specs, drawings, BOMs, and regulations.
• Write reports, business correspondence, and procedures.
• Present information clearly to vendors and internal teams.
• Must have experience with manufacturing/OEM environments.

Responsabilidades

• Review requisitions and MRP reports; purchase goods with technical or commercial risk.
• Obtain quotations from vendors and manage delivery lead times.
• Negotiate and execute contracts for goods and services.
• Develop and qualify new vendor sources and monitor performance.
• Support production on material flow to meet schedules.

Conocimientos

Technical reading

Vendor negotiation

ERP experience

Communication

Educación

Bachelor’s degree / 5–7 years experience

Herramientas

Syteline ERP

Descripción del empleo

At JBT Marel, what we do matters, we know that the contribution of our employees leads to the success of our business. Our purpose is to transform the future of food; this guides our vision of being the global leader in food and beverage technology, by harnessing the full power of JBT Marel to partner with our customers and pioneer sustainable innovation. Our values show who we are at our best. As we Create with Collaboration, Serve with Integrity, Grow with Excellence, and Advance with Innovation. As our Sr Electrical Buyer, you will lead complex buying and planning activities for high-impact product families and serve as the technical escalation point. You will report directly to the Director of Supply Chain and work onsite, with minimal travel required (you may need to conduct vendor visits to resolve issues related to pricing, quality, or delivery).

On a given day, you may:

• Reviews Purchase Requisitions and MRP Reports and purchases goods or services where there is technical or commercial risk present.
• Determines what goods and services should be purchased from a Purchase Requisition or other authorization.
• Obtains quotations from vendors.
• Reviews and maintains delivery lead times, reorder levels, safety stock, etc.
• Determines the ability of vendors to supply or manufacture desired materials in the quality and quantities required to meet delivery schedules.
• Negotiates and executes contracts for the purchase of goods and services.
• Ability to develop, assess, select, and manage high-quality vendors.
• Develops and qualifies new supply and vendor sources.
• Determines when new vendors are needed due to inconsistency of goods or poor service or delivery times.
• Provides support to Production on material flow issues to meet production schedule and customer requirements.
• Interfaces with Engineering and Production Manager on planning and supplying materials to fill customer orders to meet projected shipments.
• Coordinates purchasing activities with other departments to establish and maintain inventory levels.
• Formulate and implement quality and delivery improvement strategies.
• Expedite orders; reconcile invoices with Accounting; process and resolve non-conformance issues and returns with vendors; file Purchase Orders and correspondence; maintain related procurement files and databases.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) or equivalent from a four-year college; or five to seven years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and interpret technical specifications, engineering drawings, bills of material, interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from vendors, groups of managers, other departments, and customers.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Hands-on experience with Syteline or a comparable ERP system.
• Must be able to readily distinguish a machined part from a fabricated, welded, and commercial part.
• Previous Manufacturing /OEM experience required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• MS Access database knowledge desired.

We are committed to our employees and will provide you with development and opportunities to allow you to be the best version of yourself at work, at home, and in your community. We foster a genuine inclusive team culture enjoying collaborative working across our global teams to deliver world-class projects. We encourage development - ensuring new experiences and challenges at JBT Marel to feed your growth!

Benefits: JBT Marel offers benefits on day 1 of your employment. Including: Medical, Dental, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, family leave, vision coverage, and a matched 401(k) plan.

Equal Opportunity Employment: JBT Marel provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and qualified applicants for employment. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. At JBT Marel, we apply this policy to all our employment practices, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. We make hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit and business needs at the time. JBT Marel will reasonably accommodate applicants who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. If you require assistance or accommodation during the application process, please contact JBT Marel at 844-286-4524.

#LI-AR1 Welcome to our temporary careers site. While we finalize our new website, you can explore open roles and start your career journey with JBT Marel here. At JBT Marel, we’re transforming the future of food through technology, innovation, and collaboration. Our work helps make the global food system more sustainable — and it’s powered by thousands of talented people around the world. We value collaboration, integrity, innovation, and continuous growth — and we believe the best ideas come from diverse perspectives working together. If you’re looking for meaningful work and the chance to make a real impact, explore opportunities at JBT Marel and get ready to transform the future of food.