Buyer

Enprotech Corp•York, PA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Buyer is a strategic procurement professional responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and managing the supply of materials, components, and services needed in a heavy fabricating manufacturing environment. The role oversees complex, high-value purchasing activities across a global supply base, with a focus on cost competitiveness, continuity of supply, and quality and delivery requirements. The Buyer works closely with engineering, operations, quality, and finance to support production schedules and long-term business objectives. The position is based at American Hydro’s York, Pennsylvania facility. The environment is normally an office, with some interaction in a heavy steel fabrication environment to coordinate with manufacturing team members. Travel is 10%. The position is listed as first shift.

Requirements

Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Basic understanding of manufacturing processes, blueprint reading, and quality assurance procedures.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power BI.
Proficiency using ERP systems to support purchasing activities; Epicor is specified.
Associate’s or bachelor’s degree preferred, or one to two years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
No licenses or certifications are required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a job shop or engineered-to-order manufacturing environment.
Heavy manufacturing experience.
Associate’s or bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute sourcing strategies for raw materials, fabricated components, capital equipment, and specialized services used in heavy manufacturing.
Identify, evaluate, and qualify global and domestic suppliers for capability, capacity, and compliance with technical and quality standards.
Lead supplier negotiations focused on cost reduction, long-term agreements, risk mitigation, and performance improvement.
Monitor supplier performance using KPIs such as on-time delivery, quality, and cost competitiveness.
Drive supplier development initiatives to strengthen supply chain resilience and reduce total cost of ownership.
Monitor purchase demand requirements through reporting and the ERP system.
Expedite or follow up on purchases when required and update records when ship dates change.
Negotiate blanket orders with suppliers for frequently needed materials.
Support logistics and customs activities.
Use spend-category data analytics to support organizational decision-making through Power BI.
Satisfy ISO 9001 quality standards as they apply to purchasing functions.