Buyer

Astrodyne TDI•Hackettstown, NJ

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Help drive the flow of materials that power critical manufacturing operations. Partner with suppliers, production, engineering, and planning teams to ensure the right materials are available at the right time while supporting cost, quality, and delivery objectives. Join a collaborative supply chain team where your work directly impacts production performance, customer satisfaction, and business growth. As a Buyer, you will play a key role in managing material availability, developing supplier relationships, and supporting new product introductions. Visible Impact: Ensure production teams have the materials needed to meet customer commitments. Strategic Supplier Partnerships: Work with domestic and international suppliers to improve pricing, delivery, and overall performance. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with planning, engineering, logistics, and production teams to solve supply chain challenges. Growth Opportunity: Expand your procurement and supply chain expertise while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. Astrodyne TDI is seeking a detail-oriented Buyer to support the Power Business Unit's procurement operations. Reporting to the Supply Chain Supervisor, this position is responsible for sourcing materials, managing supplier relationships, negotiating pricing, and maintaining material requirements planning (MRP) accuracy. The successful candidate will ensure uninterrupted material flow while supporting production schedules, engineering requirements, and new product introductions.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
Experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or related functions preferred.
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
Experience working with ERP systems and material planning processes.
Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams.
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work onsite in Hackettstown, New Jersey.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting manufacturing or industrial environments.
Knowledge of MRP, inventory management, and material planning processes.
Experience sourcing raw materials and managing supplier relationships.
Familiarity with forecasting and demand planning concepts.
Experience negotiating pricing and supplier agreements.

Responsibilities

Maintain MRP integrity through data updates within the ERP system.
Assist with forecasting raw material requirements.
Analyze material shortages and MRP outputs to proactively address supply risks.
Create, issue, and actively manage purchase orders while maintaining accurate ERP records.
Expedite materials based on customer demand and production schedule requirements.
Source and qualify suppliers that meet pricing, quality, and delivery expectations.
Negotiate pricing and commercial terms with key suppliers to support cost reduction initiatives.
Collaborate with planning, engineering, logistics, and manufacturing teams to support business objectives.
Monitor supplier performance and resolve supply chain issues impacting operations.