Strategic Procurement & Materials Buyer

Construction Specialties; Muncy (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Construction Specialties, Inc. in Pennsylvania is seeking a proactive Supply Chain/Purchasing professional to manage buying goods and services, maintain raw material stocks, and coordinate with vendors to meet manufacturing and customer service needs.

Responsibilities include planning purchase orders, expediting shipments, maintaining records, negotiating rates, and ensuring on-time deliveries while optimizing procurement costs. Bachelor's degree and strong analytical skills preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, logistics, industrial engineering or equivalent.
• Ability to self-direct and take initiative.
• Project leadership and teamwork skills.
• Critical thinking and problem solving abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication across departments.

Responsibilities

• Plan purchase orders for commodities, materials, and supplies.
• Review upcoming orders and update quantities.
• Source suppliers, obtain quotations, and compare offers.
• Expedite shipments to satisfy production requirements.
• Maintain purchase order records and supplier performance.
• Establish inventory levels and procurement lead times.
• Coordinate with Shipping Manager on deliveries and costs.
• Develop reports to optimize purchasing and costs.

Skills

Self-direct

Project leadership

Critical thinking

Team player

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, logistics, industrial engineering or equivalent

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Construction Specialties, Inc. in Pennsylvania is seeking a proactive Supply Chain/Purchasing professional to manage buying goods and services, maintain raw material stocks, and coordinate with vendors to meet manufacturing and customer service needs.

Responsibilities include planning purchase orders, expediting shipments, maintaining records, negotiating rates, and ensuring on-time deliveries while optimizing procurement costs. Bachelor's degree and strong analytical skills preferred.