Buyer

RL Talent Partners•Southampton, PA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Our client, a well-established manufacturer of highly engineered custom equipment serving the aerospace, defense, and industrial markets, is seeking a Buyer to join their growing team in Southampton, PA. In this role, you'll manage procurement activities for custom-engineered products, sourcing a variety of mechanical components, fabricated parts, machined components, electrical components, and production materials. You'll work closely with engineering, production, and quality teams to ensure materials are purchased accurately, delivered on schedule, and meet project requirements. This opportunity is ideal for someone with purchasing experience supporting custom machinery, OEM equipment, fabrication, machining, or other engineered products. Experience purchasing fabricated components, machined parts, sheet metal, electrical components, raw materials, or similar engineered products will be highly valuable in this role. If you're someone who enjoys building supplier relationships, working with technical components, and supporting complex manufacturing projects, this role offers the opportunity to make a direct impact while joining a collaborative team that values continuous improvement, professional growth, and investing in its employees.

Requirements

2+ years of purchasing experience within a technical manufacturing environment, ideally supporting custom machinery, OEM equipment, fabrication, machining, or engineered products
Experience purchasing mechanical components, fabricated parts, machined components, electrical components, or similar engineered products
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and engineering documentation
Strong understanding of purchasing processes, including requisitions, purchase orders, supplier management, and delivery tracking
Experience building and maintaining supplier relationships
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

Nice To Haves

Experience with ERP systems and Microsoft Office preferred

Responsibilities

Procure mechanical, electrical, fabricated, and machined components to support the production of custom-engineered equipment
Prepare purchase requisitions and purchase orders while ensuring accuracy and alignment with project requirements
Review drawings, specifications, and technical documentation to make informed purchasing decisions
Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships to support quality, delivery, and cost objectives
Track purchase orders, delivery schedules, supplier performance, and procurement records
Collaborate with engineering, production, and quality teams to resolve material shortages, discrepancies, and supplier issues
Support vendor selection, negotiations, and continuous improvement opportunities
Maintain accurate purchasing documentation, costs, and inventory-related records
Communicate proactively with internal teams and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials