Senior Engineering Lab Buyer/Planner

Victaulic Company; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) employer match

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Adoption assistance

Team-oriented culture

Job summary

Victaulic seeks a Senior Buyer/Planner for the Engineering Lab in Easton, PA. This role combines strategic procurement with scheduling for R&D projects, managing supplier performance and complex supply chains to ensure material availability for engineering initiatives.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in purchasing/planning and strong Excel skills, with experience mentoring junior staff and leading cross-functional teams globally. Occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in Purchasing, Planning, Sourcing, or related Supply Chain field.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams across multiple global locations.
• Experience training and mentoring newer Buyer/Planners.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Willingness to travel overnight occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex supply chains, including consignment inventories, VMI, and outside supplier operations.
• Issue purchase orders and track deliveries for Engineering Lab & R&D projects.
• Source and procure specialized laboratory equipment, instruments, materials, and supplies.
• Manage P-Card program, consolidate purchases, and ensure internal controls.
• Resolve procurement issues with quality, delivery, quantity, and invoicing.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business discipline

Tools

Infor M3 ERP

Job description

Job Description Senior Engineering Lab Buyer/Planner Engineering Lab – Easton, PA Full-Time | Materials Control Reports to: Materials Supervisor

ABOUT VICTAULIC

Victaulic, headquartered in Easton, Pennsylvania, is the global leader in mechanical pipe joining solutions, delivering advanced technologies and engineering services to address complex piping challenges faced by engineers, site owners and contractors. Since 1919, our innovative solutions have improved construction productivity and reduced risks, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget. With over 6,000 employees spanning 50+ locations worldwide, our teams are dedicated to delivering advanced technologies and engineering expertise that address real‑world challenges across a wide range of industries. Our sustainable solutions, made from high quality, graded scrap steel, promote circular construction by making piping systems infinitely reconfigured and minimizing environmental impact. Today, our high‑quality products are used in more than 140 countries, supporting some of the world’s most critical and prestigious structures.

Our commitment to our people is built on four pillars:

• We build from within.
• We stand behind our people.
• We foster an environment for constant learning.
• We engineer change for a more stable and sustainable world.

YOUR IMPACT STARTS HERE

We’re looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Senior Buyer/Planner/Scheduler to support our Research and Development Engineering Laboratory operations. This role combines procurement expertise with strategic planning and scheduling coordination to ensure seamless project execution and optimal resource utilization. You’ll manage complex procurement processes for specialized equipment and materials while coordinating project timelines and resource allocation across multiple R&D initiatives, reporting to our Materials Control Lead.

WHAT YOU’LL BUILD & OWN

• Manage complex supply chains, which may include consignment inventories, VMI, and/or outside supplier operations and subcontractors, including placing Purchase Orders and/or issuing Work/Shop Orders.
• Efficiently manage an assigned group of items and suppliers to deliver the best inventory turns while maintaining a high level of customer service.
• Source and procure specialized laboratory equipment, instruments, materials, and supplies for R&D projects.
• Use available inventory replenishment methods and practices to ensure minimal slow‑moving/obsolete and scrap inventory and maximum availability of active items.
• Manage suppliers for indirect materials and services — including CapEx, MRO, R&D, and sample parts and services — establishing and maintaining quality, service, and cost benchmarks.
• Issue purchase orders and track deliveries for material and services required for Engineering Lab & R&D projects.
• Manage the purchasing card (P-Card) program: consolidate purchases to fewer suppliers to create leverage, maintain the transaction log, and reconcile statements to ensure internal control.
• Proactively resolve problems and discrepancies with quality, delivery, quantity, and invoicing of purchases, and maintain procurement records to ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Own the tactical day‑to‑day supplier relationship and lead a team through complex problem solving as needed.
• Identify and implement continuous improvements, both within category responsibilities and across broader work processes.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal customers and key vendors.
• Expedite suppliers and logistics, stay familiar with impact order management, and escalat[e] when necessary.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and laboratory protocols, and participate in special projects and initiatives as appropriate.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in Purchasing, Planning, Sourcing, or a related Supply Chain field, ideally in a manufacturing/production environment.
• Experience training and mentoring newer Buyer/Planners.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite of products, especially Excel.
• Comfortable interacting with suppliers, including situations that may require assertiveness.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate a position with clarity at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work with key stakeholders across multiple global locations and levels, leading cross-functional teams toward a common goal.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities using contemporary tools and methods.
• Willingness to make infrequent overnight travel as needed.

WHAT SETS YOU APART

• Experience setting up new suppliers on BPA and kanban.
• Experience with the Infor M3 ERP system (Profound, BPCS).

WHAT WE OFFER

• Build A Better Career Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives
• Career development programs and internal promotion pathways—we build from within
• Tuition reimbursement and continuous learning opportunities
• Build A Better Future Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
• Build A Better You Paid time off and paid holidays
• Company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Adoption assistance and an inclusive, team-oriented culture

IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP

Victaulic does not provide immigration sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, TN, or other work visa sponsorship) for this position. All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the applicable country on a full-time basis without the need for employer-sponsored immigration support now or in the future.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Victaulic is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EOE/M/F/Vets/Disabled) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic data, or other legally protected status. (Background checks may be required as part of our pre-employment process.)

VICTAULIC STAFFING PARTNER COMMUNICATION POLICY

All staffing agencies are strictly forbidden from directly contacting any Victaulic employees, except those within the Human Resources/Talent Acquisition team. All communications, inquiries and candidate submissions must be routed through Victaulic’s Human Resources/Talent Acquisition team. Non-compliance with this policy may result in the suspension of partnership, cancellation of the current contract, and/or the imposition of a mandatory probation period before any future business can resume. Additionally, non-compliance may lead to a permanent ban on future business. This policy ensures a streamlined and compliant recruitment process.

#TOP123 #LI-JH1 #LI-ONSITE Victaulic is a leader in pipe joining solutions, with over 5,500 employees involved in some of the most prestigious construction projects worldwide. From the Hoover Dam to Bird’s Nest National Olympic Stadium in Beijing, Victaulic is there—increasing stability and sustainability wherever we go. While working for a fast‑growing global leader is attractive, most Victaulic employees feel our best attributes are what we do for our people. This means doing things like building from within, sticking to our word, taking care of each other, and doing the right thing even when no one is watching. This blend of extraordinary opportunity and genuine caring is why so many people choose to build their lives and careers with us.