Strategic Buyer: Sourcing, Negotiation & Compliance

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions; Chalfont (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions in Chalfont, PA is seeking a Buyer responsible for planning, sourcing, and procuring raw materials, finished goods, and age‑restricted products to support customer demand and inventory goals.

You will monitor forecasts, issue POs, evaluate and onboard suppliers, negotiate pricing, manage supplier performance, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive cost savings and supply continuity across the business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or related discipline required.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, sourcing, inventory planning, or supply chain management.
• Experience developing supplier relationships and negotiating pricing agreements.
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems required; SAP or JD Edwards preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience managing inventory planning, demand forecasting, and supplier performance preferred.
• Experience with regulated, controlled, or age-restricted products is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor forecasts, inventory levels, and customer demand while collaborating with internal resources to align strategies with customer requirements and business objectives.
• Create, issue, and manage purchase orders to ensure timely delivery of materials and products.
• Source, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers to improve supply continuity, quality, lead times, and cost competitiveness.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships while monitoring supplier quality, pricing, delivery, and overall performance.
• Mitigate shortages and supply risks while keeping internal stakeholders informed of potential issues.
• Lead supplier negotiations, competitive sourcing initiatives, and cost reduction programs to achieve savings and increase profit margins.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for existing and new suppliers and products, mitigating supply chain risks.
• Analyze purchasing trends, inventory performance, and supplier metrics to support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, permits, certifications, and company requirements.
• Coordinate the sourcing, inventory control, documentation, and supplier management activities associated with age-restricted materials.
• Support new product launches, supplier transitions, and supply chain improvement projects.
• Maintain accurate purchasing and supplier data within company systems.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Forecasting

Supplier relations

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

SAP

JD Edwards

Microsoft Excel

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions in Chalfont, PA is seeking a Buyer responsible for planning, sourcing, and procuring raw materials, finished goods, and age‑restricted products to support customer demand and inventory goals.

You will monitor forecasts, issue POs, evaluate and onboard suppliers, negotiate pricing, manage supplier performance, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive cost savings and supply continuity across the business.