Materials Buyer

Texas Hydraulics Inc•Spring City, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Hydromotion, our products don’t build themselves, and they definitely don’t show up by accident. We’re looking for a sharp, organized, and proactive Materials Buyer who knows how to keep materials flowing, vendors aligned, and inventory accurate, all while supporting a fast-paced manufacturing environment. If you enjoy problem-solving, negotiating, digging into data, and making things run better tomorrow than they did today, this might be your role.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Business, or a related field, plus 3+ years of experience in purchasing or supply chain (or an equivalent combination of education and experience)
Strong technical skills, especially with spreadsheets, databases, and ERP systems (Oracle experience is a plus)
A strategic thinker who enjoys problem-solving and decision-making
Confident negotiator with a results-driven mindset
Strong communicator who works well across departments and locations
Highly organized, analytical, and able to manage multiple priorities
Comfortable influencing others without direct authority
Self-motivated, accountable, and committed to follow-through
Team-oriented, collaborative, and open to new ideas and continuous improvement

Nice To Haves

CPM and/or CPIM certification preferred

Responsibilities

Turn material requirements and inventory data into smart purchase decisions that keep production and customer commitments on track
Use Oracle ERP and Kanban signals to plan, place, and manage purchase orders in line with lean principles
Serve as the primary point of contact for vendors, building strong relationships and ensuring timely forecasts, pricing, and deliveries
Track pricing, lead times, availability, and delivery performance to secure the best overall value, not just the lowest price
Review incoming material documentation and purchase orders to confirm accuracy, quality, quantity, pricing, and freight, and resolve discrepancies when needed
Monitor past-due purchase orders weekly and proactively expedite, reschedule, or cancel as required
Own the cycle count program, investigate inventory discrepancies, identify root causes, and recommend improvements
Analyze obsolete and overstocked inventory to improve inventory turns and reduce waste
Partner closely with the Supply Chain Manager to identify, qualify, and onboard new vendors
Request and evaluate quotes to support competitive sourcing decisions
Maintain accurate, timely data in the ERP system and collaborate with internal teams to improve data quality
Support vendor qualification, consolidation, vendor-managed inventory efforts, physical inventories, and continuous improvement initiatives
Handle proprietary company and customer information with discretion, integrity, and professionalism