Associate Buyer jobs in Scranton, PA

Position Summary

The Buyer procures materials, supplies, services, and MRO. The role is critical in driving efficient cost decisions and maintaining a sustainable supply chain.

Essential Functions/Key Deliverables

• Communicate with suppliers to obtain product and service information including price, availability, and delivery.
• Gather quotations, examine bids, review contracts, negotiates pricing & contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority, and makes recommendations for awards.
• Makes tactical buying decisions. Execute on corporate sourcing programs and ensure compliance to all purchasing protocols.
• Accurately enter all requisitions / purchase orders in the system on time, submit accurate orders to suppliers, and obtains written acknowledgements from suppliers.
• Monitor vendor performance for quality and delivery.
• Work with all necessary departments to ensure spending budgets are achieved while maintaining necessary stock to deliver on our KPIs.
• Monitor and reduce on-hand inventories. Analyze inventory levels. Prepares liability reports for excess and obsolete management.
• Maintains procurement records on services and goods purchased, costs, delivery, and inventories. Champion procurement reporting and metrics.
• Manages suppliers for price, delivery and quality expectations and escalates when appropriate.
• Performs other tasks reasonably commensurate with the role, as needed.

Knowledge/Skills/Experience

• Associate’s degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2 years of experience in a Procurement role, ideally in the manufacturing industry.
• Attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy and organization
• Ability to function both independently and as part of a team; must be flexible and excited to grow with the organization
• Experience managing multiple vendors and assignments in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong critical-thinking skills with a solution-oriented mindset
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Products – SAP experience helpful.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Olyphant, PA 18447: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person