Buyer II

RESTEK CORPORATION•Bellefonte, PA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Restek, we're driven by innovation, precision, and the pursuit of analytical excellence. As a Buyer, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring our production teams are equipped with the materials they need on time, every time. This role goes beyond placing orders, building strong supplier relationships, optimizing inventory levels, and helping drive the success of our sourcing strategy.

Requirements

3–5 years of experience in buying, procurement, or inventory control OR an associate’s degree in business, Supply Chain, or a related field.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP/purchasing systems.
Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
Confident communicator who thrives on collaboration.
Ability to read basic technical specifications and contracts.
Foundational negotiation and project management skills.
Able to work independently and take initiative on day-to-day tasks.

Nice To Haves

Professional certifications (e.g., APICS, ISM, SCM) are a strong plus.

Responsibilities

Own the purchasing process for select raw materials, ensuring timely and cost-effective procurement that supports our production demands.
Use our ERP system to monitor and manage inventory—preventing shortages, avoiding excess, and maintaining optimal turns.
Prepare and execute purchase orders aligned with planning needs and supplier capabilities.
Partner with the Planning and Receiving teams to track usage, adjust stocking strategies, and proactively update material categories.
Communicate updates or changes in pricing, delivery timelines, or sourcing strategy to key stakeholders.
Analyze inventory and supplier performance using data-driven tools and reports.
Collaborate with Strategic Sourcing to identify and vet new suppliers; foster supplier partnerships through proactive communication and follow-up.
Lead the RFQ process—soliciting, comparing, and recommending bids based on cost, lead time, quality, and service.
Work cross-functionally to resolve invoice discrepancies, quality issues, and engineering change impacts.
Maintain item records and supplier data accurately in our systems.
Monitor supplier performance and drive corrective actions when needed.