Technical Buyer

Technical Buyer

Full Time

Warfordsburg, PA, US

• Demonstrated skills and knowledge in the application of purchasing procedures and policies.
• Ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong organizational skills, a good understanding of sourcing and the ability to maintain vendor relationships.
• Computer literacy with Microsoft Office Suite
• Conduct supplier contract negotiation, supplier selection and contract lifecycle management.
• Proven ability to manage and maintain relationships with suppliers and vendors, as well as collaborate with other corporate positions.
• The Buyer is responsible for maintaining and implementing corporate procurement for availability of materials, supplies, equipment, and services.
• Creates POs as necessary to procure goods or services and monitors POs for accuracy and completeness in accordance to Purchase Order process and procedures.
• Performs vendor research to reduce operating costs and boost efficiency.
• Works directly with suppliers to ensure accuracy of pricing and payment terms.
• May meet with suppliers regularly and/or with management to review performance and address any issues.
• Assists with providing updates to procedures and policies regarding the procurement of goods and/or services.
• Suggests and facilitates cost saving programs.
• Participates in meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job functions.
• Participates as a team player within the Purchasing Department.
• Purchase more complex items: system parts, commodities and supporting services for systems projects.
• Accreditation and/or college degree.
• 5+ years of purchasing experience
• Be proficient in all aspects of systems project purchasing for Mellott Company
• Negotiate larger contracts for projects.
• Understand Mellott Company estimate contracts and budgets. Work with project managers to keep projects on or under budget.
• Assist project managers in managing subcontractors and suppliers at jobsites.
• Attending meetings where purchasing input is required (i.e. production, project kickoff, etc.)
• Be able to make decisions with confidence.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Pass a pre-employment drug screen and pre-employment physical.

Work takes place in a climate controlled office. The volume in the office is typically quiet.

This position could lead to advancement to a supervisory position.

• Promote a Healthy and Safe Culture
• Empower employees to make the workplace safe
• Establish employee ownership for safe behavior and awareness
• Plan safety into all tasks
• Learn from unsafe experiences to prevent future accidents

• Successful development and timely completion of individual and divisional annual objectives
• Accomplishment of professional development goals as established in the employee performance evaluation
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills in building and maintaining levels of trust and respect
• Satisfactory annual evaluation by supervisor

Employee must perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. The company will provide reasonable accommodation to a qualified individual with a disability, as defined by the ADA, who has made the company aware of his or her disability, provided that such accommodation does not constitute an undue hardship on the company.