Buyer Jobs in Pennsylvania

Job Title: Buyer/Planner Company: General Dynamics C4 Systems Location: State College, PA Description: - 3-5 years of commodity purchasing in a manufacturing environment (preferably electronics manufacturing).- Ability to read, understand, and communicate information from engineering drawings, BOM's, and schematics is required.- Must have a proven track record of supplier and supply chain management experience, and a desire to be a change agent within the Materials Group.- Strong negotiation skills, ERP experience with a focus on Procurement and Production Planning Modules.- Cradle to grave concept for commodities assigned (review MRP messages, negotiate price and delivery, expedite as required).- Insure compliance with divisional, departmental, and personal objectives- Solid supplier sourcing strategies and perfomance measurements- Experience with supplier stocking programs- Advocate of Lean thinking and deployment of thsi concept to the production floor and suppliers- Sense of urgency in support of all customer demands- Excellent computer skills- Mon - Fri, 8 AM - 5 PM, OT as required- 10-15% travel- Required 4 yr technical or business degree, ISM, APICS, and Lean Six Sigma- Green belt certification a plus*** Currently this position is NOT open to placement agencies. If/when that changes I will let you know.

Job Title: Anthropologie: Assistant Buyer Accessories Company: Urban Outfitters Location: Philadelphia, PA Description: The Assistant Buyer is responsible for working with the Buyer to create an exciting and timely product assortment that meets or exceeds the sales volume and profits for their departments. They are to execute the vision of the President, GMM, DMM and Buyer while servicing the Anthropologie customer. They intuitively respond to customer feedback, market trends and develop action plans that drive category specific growth and increased profitability. The Assistant Buyer is expected to use their fashion intuition to assist the Buyer in directing the assortment of their category, focusing on the appropriate number of drivers that deliver in excess of 60% of their business. They are expected to understand the store profile by product category and make recommendations to the Buyer to tailor their assortments to optimize regional and demographic differences. Responsibilities: Works with the Buyer to learn to determine the overall mix or market and private label product for each buying area to ensure that the final mix is ultimately customer oriented. Acts as the liaison between the vendor and the Buyer. Responsible for entering purchase orders and following up with the vendor to ensure on time delivery. Responsible for generating markdowns, proofreading them and putting them in the appropriate store mail boxes in a timely manner. In the event an order is not shipped by the cancel date, the Assistant Buyer is responsible for contacting the vendor to arrange for credits. Make recommendations to the Buyer for marketing and promotional opportunities for their categories of merchandise and suggests development of the marketing, packaging and promotional plans. Assist in the allocations when necessary. Follow up on merchandise that has been shipped to the stores and is defective or of poor quality and making the necessary arrangements with the Buyer's approval for an RTV. Communicate daily with the Distribution Centers, to ensure timely turn around of goods to the stores; act as a liaison between the Distribution Center and the Buyers Help manage all the samples within the Department.

Job Title: Buyer, Procurement, Production Planner, MRP, Made to Manage exp +,Supply chain, APICS, Manufacturing Company: CyberCoders Location: Harrisburg, PA Description: Buyer, Procurement, Production Planner, MRP, Made to Manage exp +,Supply chain, APICS, Manufacturing .body .body h4 .body .section tr.oddRow a, a:link, a:visited Buyer, Procurement, Production Planner, MRP, Made to Manage exp +,Supply chain, APICS, Manufacturing near Newberrytown, PA This job is open as of 3/11/2010. Apply Now! Not a fit for this job? Search other Buyer jobs! Are you an employer? Visit us for more info! Email this job to a friend - $1000 Location Newberrytown, PA; Harrisburg, PA Salary $40,000 - $60,000 Education Other Category Purchasing - Procurement Experience Required At least 2 Years Short Description Buyer, Procurement, Production Planner, MRP, Made to Manage exp +,Supply chain, APICS, Manufacturing Required Skills Buyer, Procurement, Production Planner, MRP, Made to Manage exp +,Supply chain, APICS, Manufacturing Recruiter Russ Holland Date Updated 3/11/2010 Skills Required Buyer, Procurement, Production Planner, MRP, Made to Manage exp +,Supply chain, APICS, Manufacturing Job Description Buyer – Production/Manufacturing planningDirect Hire/PermHarrisburg, PA area We are currently seeking an experience and professional BUYER to join a growing organization in the area south of Harrisburg, PA. This Buyer will be responsible for procurement of materials, equipment, services and supplies to support materials management and production planning. He/she continuously reviews, plans, monitors, executes, and improves the quality and reliability of all materials management and procurement functions in the most cost effective manner. In this role your essential Job Functions include, but are not limited to:• Reviews and analyzes purchase requisitions. Processes purchase requisitions, purchase change orders and requests for quote to suppliers. Issues purchase orders for materials, equipment and supplies, follows up and works with vendors to ensure on-time delivery, and communicates with vendors on quality issues.• Utilizes and maintains material requirements planning and customer requirements planning (MRP and CRP) functions in our software program (Made to Manage) to coordinate purchasing, scheduling and capacity planning activities. Responsible for procurement business system data input and integrity. • Coordinates purchasing activity with manufacturing, planning and engineering departments to acquire inventory in a cost effective and timely manner. Communicates and assists in production scheduling with the Production Planning Supervisor and Production Manager.• Performs cost analysis and volume planning for major commodities, materials, components, equipment and services.• Develops new supply sources when vendors and suppliers are no longer competitive. May recommend cost savings proposals, including make versus buy or alternative sourcing. Acts as liaison with vendors and suppliers to review scheduling issues and maintain inventory of materials and components. Assists in establishing new accounts and new credit applications. Acts as lead contact for US Customs Office for international shipments. • Monitors the cost, schedule and scope of purchase contracts to negotiate highest quality at best value. • Complies with all quality standards for ISO and all applicable FDA quality regulations and guidelines. Interacts closely with suppliers and QA to resolve quality issues.Education/Experience Required:• High School diploma or equivalent. College degree in business administration or related field preferred. • Minimum of two years experience in technical purchasing related to manufacturing required. • Experience in procurement of plastic components and parts to service automated production equipment highly desirable. • APICS training/certificate highly desirable. • Must be able to read blueprints for parts and equipment and be PC literate and able to work with Microsoft Office products, including Excel, WORD, etc., as well as be adept in the use of MRP software. • Experience with Made to Manage a plus, but not a must.• Other necessary skills/training required include: general computer/office skills, receptionist/switchboard operator experience/knowledge, and customer service experience.If this reads like your work history, and this is a position that seems to be a strong match, please get in touch with me immediately for consideration.Russ Register to View be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer. Are you a fit for this position? Please Click Here to Apply! (your information will be kept strictly confidential!) Not a fit for this position? Click Here to Search Other CyberCoders Jobs! Looking forward to receiving your resume through our website and going over the position with you. Clicking apply is the best way to apply, or you may also: Email your resume in Word to: Register to View **Please do NOT change the email subject line in any way. You must keep the JobID: CC HotJobAp : RH-PABuyer -- in the email subject line for your application to be considered.*** Russ Holland - Senior Recruiter - CyberCoders Other Jobs APICS JobsBuyer JobsMade to Manage exp + JobsManufacturing JobsMRP JobsProcurement JobsProduction Planner JobsSupply chain Jobs

Job Title: Buyer Planner - Manufacturing Industry Company: Clarion Industries, Inc. Location: Shippenville, PA Description: Clarion Industries is the parent company of Clarion Boards, Inc. and Clarion Laminates, LLC. We manufacture high quality fiberboard (MDF and HDF) products and premium laminate flooring. “At Clarion, we’re committed to consistent delivery of value and financial performance for our customers and stakeholders. We are a customer-focused private branded manufacturing company dedicated to empowering excellence in our people, design, quality and service. Located in the heart of Pennsylvania’s hardwood fiber basket, Clarion Industries proudly manufactures 100% MADE IN THE USA products made from locally sourced materials. Our company employs over 180 highly skilled and valued employees. Clarion Industries is a privately held company whose ownership has collectively over 100 years of experience in the fiberboard panel and flooring industry. The joint venture consists of Aconcagua Holdings and the Fairbanks Family Fund with its investors. Our corporate headquarters and manufacturing facilities are located in Shippenville, PA.The Buyer/Planner is responsible for source selection and procurement functions directly associated with the Company's needs for indirect materials and services, fixed assets and tooling, and select production materials and services. These products and services are to be secured at cost quality, and delivery competitive levels consistent with Company policy and performance standards. The position is further responsible for the timely planning, scheduling of receipt and inventory control of the products and services as assigned consistent with MAPICS requirements or as requisitioned.  ResponsibilitiesInitiate purchase orders and amendments for parts, services, and/or special tools; arrange for submission and inspection of sample products as required; close coordination with plant engineering to assure timely execution of product and services sourcing activities Secure and analyze quotations; negotiate prices and terms with suppliers; and recommend suppliers with respect to cost, quality, and delivery competitiveness for assigned responsibilities Work closely with purchasing team and functional leaders to advance enterprise-wide sourcing programs as appropriate Study market prices and trends, engineering developments and manufacturing method improvements applicable to assigned responsibilities and provide recommendations for future oriented action Interview and confer with current and prospective suppliers to determine supply capabilities, transportation logistics inventory control and management, negotiate prices and delivery terms for assigned responsibilities Coordinate the planning of recent schedules and inventory control parameters for assigned products and services consistent with MAPICS requirements or as requisitioned Coordinate quality matters and engineering changes/developments between company activities and suppliers Organize and implement strategies to accomplish purchasing programs consistent with company guidelines Visit suppliers' facilities to qualify them as new sources and assists in the resolution of production, design, quality, and/or delivery problems Perform other related duties as required Position RequirementsBachelor’s degree preferred with emphasis in business administration, economics, and/or engineering with two (2) years of progressively responsible purchasing and materials control experience in a manufacturing environment Personal computer skills, mainframe operations as relates to procurement, related software, and knowledge of purchasing/accounting processes required Must have excellent verbal and written communications skill set

Job Title: BUYER/PLANNER Company: Location: Pittsburgh, PA Description: COMPANY OVERVIEW Our client simplifies healthcare by focusing on the people in the care cycle ? patients and care providers. Through combining human insights and clinical expertise, they aim to improve patient outcomes while lowering the burden on the healthcare system. Our client delivers advanced solutions for both health professionals, to meet the needs of patients, and empowered consumers for affordable healthcare whether in hospital or at home. Job Description Outcomes: The successful candidate will: ?Ensure continuity of material supply to one of the plant's production, Contract Mfg, Central distribution, and Service Organization. ?Optimize component inventory levels. ?Balance manufacturing needs and support customer satisfaction. ?Ensure disposition of slow moving and obsolete materials on a continuous basis. Supporting, maintaining, and suggesting improvements to tools and processes that improve tactical supply chain performance. ?Perform root cause analysis: Stock outs, expediting, and obsolescence. ?Proactively manage key SAP inputs necessary to ensure accurate process signals. ?Ensuring supplier development and compliance in the areas of materials planning, materials logistics and product quality. ?Ensure supplier compliance in the areas of material logistics, product quality, and FAI processes. Disposition material non-conformities, identify needs for Supplier Failure Analysis in a timely manner, and identify needs for CAPAs when applicable. ?Support the cross-functional interactions and responsibilities with Homecare Division Global Sourcing. ?Establishing and maintaining supply agreements, and advancing signaling methods, including SAP Portal applications. ?Leading or taking part in projects related to: cost reduction/containment, material velocity, and product obsolescence. ?Ensuring regulatory compliance to appropriate codes and procedures. ?Interface with Global Sourcing, engineering, finance, quality assurance, marketing, and contract mfg. when necessary to ensure continuity of supply and information transfer. Behaviors: The successful candidate will demonstrate: ?Excellent planning and organization skills, customer focus, independent thinking, good judgment and decision-making, self-development, Problem solving, ethics and values. ?Building Team spirit, sense of urgency, customer focus, creativity and innovation, problem solving, ethics and values, organization, excellent written and oral communications, ability to maintain composure, negotiating, multitasking. Requirements Education: ?Undergraduate degree in Supply Chain, Marketing, or Business preferred. ?Certification as an Accredited Purchasing Practitioner (A.P.P.) or Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.) preferred. Experience: Minimum 2 years experience in supply chain management, required. MRP driven environment, demand based manufacturing, team based problem solving, required. Knowledge and use of fundamental purchasing procedures and functions, required. Experience negotiating contracts, developing and working with inventory management strategies and systems, required. Experience with MS Word, Excel, menu driven operating systems, required. New product development release and product obsolescence, preferred. Ability to resolve conflict and problems including facilitation of solutions, required. Other Requirements: This position functions in a normal office environment that requires the ability to interface with standard office equipment such as computers, printers, copiers, fax, telephones, etc. Position will spend periods of time sitting, standing, walking, etc., as part of the normal conduct of daily business. Experience in an FDA Regulated environment required.

Job Title: Senior Buyer/Planner Company: Streamlight Inc Location: Eagleville, PA Description: SUMMARY: The Sr. Buyer/Planner coordinates activities involved with planning and procuring goods and services both internationally and domestic for multiple product lines.  Responsible for planning and purchasing items such as complex electromechanical assemblies, machined parts, molded parts and electronics. Work closely with Production Control, Receiving and Assembly personnel to assure timely delivery of materials and following appropriate policies and procedures. Sr. Buyer/Planner must have a high degree of professional integrity, ethics and confidentiality. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:   This not a supervisory position. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: Responsible for all MRP functions within all assigned products and/or vendors. Responsible for breaking down sales forecasts to a component level and planning inventory and delivery schedules. Purchase electronic commodities with an emphasis on strategizing and implementing cost reduction activities, quality improvement, on time delivery, inventory reduction, lead-time reductions and customer focus. Negotiate for the most cost effective pricing while ensuring the ability to meet production requirements and quality standards. Ability to evaluate tradeoffs between order quantities, price and inventory investments. Implementing supply chain improvements and cost savings through the use lean purchasing principles (e.g. Kaizens) to increase profitability and productivity. Monitors cost, schedule and scope of assigned subcontractors to assure best quality at best value. Evaluates vendor reliability, develops new supply sources when necessary. Continually search for better values that yield the best combination of price and quality. Maintain up-to-date commercial and contractual knowledge of the market place. Manage existing supply base and serve as the focal point for communication and decisions making to resolve quality, delivery, engineering or other non-routine problems. Establish, nurture and maintain excellent vendor, internal and external customer relationships supporting our values of integrity, reliability while demonstrating the highest ethical standards. Ability to understand and provide vendors with necessary information such as drawings and quality specifications. Maintaining appropriate inventory levels, track vendor OTD, and PPM’s to ensure customer service reliability and assist Materials Department in meeting yearly inventory turn goals through Policy Deployment. Responsible for inventory control accuracy, obsolescence, and assisting departmental cycle counts. Participating in vendor selection, contract and price negotiations, coordination of consignment, Kanban and JIT service, extension of supplier terms, and implementation of practices and procedures using web-based technology Ensure vendor compliance to stocking programs such as Kanban, JIT, ISO requirements, and packaging specifications. Source new vendors as required for new products and programs and determine the best source of supply by evaluating price, quality, manufacturing capabilities, lead time, service support, and financial stability. Performing the scheduling and planning functions of internal business units, cells, and external suppliers. Work closely with departments during the transitioning of new business. Responsible for appropriate items or services; creates and reviews purchase orders, researches and resolves receiving and accounts payable issues. Resolves conflicts concerning materials or services at the department and vendor levels. Works out remedies for defective or unacceptable goods or services with inspection or quality control personnel, users, vendors and others. Participates effectively as a member of a team promoting the exchange of ideas, information and feedback in all directions. May work directly in support of line operations and in collaboration with department managers, engineers or operations staff. Assist with coaching and direction of lower level Buyer/Planners to help improve Supply Chain skill levels. Ensuring effective communication with manufacturing and other departments to coordinate efficient delivery of products.  GENERAL: ·              Maintain a neat and orderly work area.·              Adhere to company policies and practices.·              Follow safety rules and common sense safety practices.·              Keep Supervisor aware of problems and schedules. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE NEEDED:  Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) Minimum of 5 years progressively responsible experience in purchasing function in manufacturing or related industries. Significant previous MRP experience. Experience using a computerized MRP system, such as Epicor is crucial. Advanced level of professional purchasing activities. Proven negotiation skills with the ability to build positive relationships with suppliers. Experience with reading Engineering drawings and understand electrical and mechanical specifications. Experience applying lean manufacturing principles in a fast-paced environment as well as prior manufacturing experience. Experience in electronics manufacturing environment. In-depth understanding of the electronic component industry. International purchasing experience to include LCC and non-LCC countries is a must. Previous experience with Asian markets is a plus. Logistics experience is preferred. Ability to perform in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented work environment. Requires minimum supervision. Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills. Working knowledge of Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Ability to work well with others in a team environment. Resourceful and creative in proposing solutions. Motivated individual with a positive attitude.  PHYSICAL DEMANDS: ·              Regularly required to move about the facility extensively·              Required to read documents and computer screens WORK ENVIRONMENT:  ·              Usual office working conditions·              Exposure to light industrial environment

Job Title: Sr Buyer/Buyer - Packaging Company: H. J. Heinz Company Location: Pittsburgh, PA Description: PURPOSE: This position is responsible for management of the procurement related activities for a portfolio of resin items and suppliers for HNA procurement. This position will be required to develop and implement the resin portfolio strategy for HNA procurement. This will include sourcing activities, risk management, contract execution, managing ongoing supplier relationships, and delivering improvements in areas such as cost, payment terms, inventory, service levels, and quality to meet overall business goals & objectives. This position will support all HNA business units and will focus on the flexible resin packaging portfolio. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES: a)Deliver year-over-year cost savings through actively challenging vendor pricing, revising specifications, initiating cost savings opportunities and implementing new negotiating strategies. b)Develop and deliver business plans for HNA direct materials in conjunction with global procurement, e-sourcing and manufacturing strategies. c)Analyze supply and demand fundamentals and develop strategies that deliver against the business plan. d)Represent HNA procurement in meetings with peers and various levels of management and contribute to projects, and process improvement activities. e)Continually review vendor base and supply market to ensure Heinz is working with leading edge suppliers and technology and to develop new potential supply opportunities. f)Manage ongoing relationships with suppliers and lead efforts to monitor KPI's and implement improvements where needed to meet personal, team, or overall business goals. g)Monitor and develop strategies related to commodity markets that impact the portfolio. KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE/COMPETENCIES: a)Bachelor degree in Supply Chain Management or a related Field b)3-5 years progressive responsibility in Procurement or Materials Management c)Purchasing professional certification designation ( CPM ) preferred d)Strong negotiation / communication skills e)Experience in managing a spend portfolio including budgeting, financial reporting, project management, and delivery of goals tied to key metrics f)Knowledgeable in MS Office Suite as well as MRP software g)Experience in packaging procurement with a CPG company is preferred but not required