Senior Project Purchaser

DSJ Global; Easton (Northampton County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

DSJ Global is seeking a Senior Project Purchaser in Easton, PA to lead direct and indirect material sourcing, support new product development, and drive cost reductions. You will work cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Planning to ensure on-time delivery of prototype and production materials, while mentoring junior team members.

The role requires 5+ years of strategic sourcing experience, ERP/MRP proficiency, and strong negotiation skills, with on-site duties in

Qualifications

• 5+ years in strategic sourcing, project procurement, or supply chain.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and inventory planning.
• Strong negotiation, supplier management, and project management skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Purchase direct and indirect materials and maintain accurate ERP/MRP data.
• Convert MRP demand signals into purchasing plans and orders.
• Manage inventory levels, supplier lead times, safety stock, and material availability.
• Monitor and expedite/de-expedite purchase orders to support production requirements.
• Resolve supplier, quality, receiving, invoicing, and materials issues.
• Mitigate supply risks and communicate shortages with internal stakeholders.
• Lead supplier negotiations, RFQs, make-vs-buy analysis, and sourcing decisions.
• Develop contingency plans to minimize supply disruptions.
• Mentor and train team members on sourcing and project purchasing activities.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier management

Project management

ERP/MRP

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Project Purchaser (PR/607299) Easton, Pennsylvania

Salary: USD90000 - USD100000 per year

A manufacturing that designs and builds ice machines, ice dispensers, and medical-grade refrigeration equipment.

On-site Model: Easton, PA - on-site 5 days a week

Compensation: $80,000 to $100,000 plus bonus

Summary

The Senior Project Purchaser supports new product development, engineering changes, and ongoing supply chain operations. This role is responsible for sourcing new components, managing supplier relationships, supporting inventory planning, driving cost reduction initiatives, and ensuring timely procurement of materials. The position works cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Planning teams while helping define sourcing strategies and mentoring junior team members.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement & Inventory Management

• Purchase direct and indirect materials and maintain accurateERP/MRPdata.
• ConvertMRPdemand signals into purchasing plans and orders.
• Manage inventory levels, supplier lead times, safety stock, and material availability.
• Monitor and expedite/de-expedite purchase orders to support production requirements.
• Resolve supplier, quality, receiving, invoicing, and materials issues.
• Mitigate supply risks and communicate shortages with internal stakeholders.

Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management

• Evaluate supplier performance, capabilities, and risks.
• Lead supplier negotiations,RFQs, make-vs-buy analysis, and sourcing decisions.
• Support supplier quality and delivery improvement initiatives.
• Drive cost reduction, value engineering, and process improvement projects.
• Develop contingency plans to minimize supply disruptions.

New Product Development Support

• Partner with Engineering on new product launches and engineering changes.
• Coordinate supplier feasibility reviews and qualification activities.
• Obtain and negotiate supplier quotations and cost estimates.
• Ensure on-time delivery of prototype, validation, and production materials.
• Assess sourcing, cost, and supply-chain impacts of product changes.
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Mentor and train team members on sourcing and project purchasing activities.
• Support inventory controls, audits, and departmentalKPIs.
• Improve purchasing processes, tools, and operational efficiencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, project procurement, new product development, or supply chain.
• Experience withERP/MRPsystems and inventory planning.
• Strong negotiation, supplier management, and project management skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Experience with global sourcing and logistics preferred.
• Ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams.

Additional Information

• Up to 5% travel for supplier site visits.