Merchandise Buyer Assistant, Sr. jobs in Lancaster, PA

Burnham Holdings, Inc. provides the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) industry with thermal and interior comfort solutions used in a wide range of residential, commercial, and industrial applications. Our group of subsidiaries is a market leader in the design, manufacturing and sales of boilers and related HVAC products and accessories, including furnaces, radiators, and air conditioning systems. We offer a broad line of high-value, energy efficient products sold under well-established brand names. Products are manufactured at company operated facilities in the East, South, and Midwestern United States.

Burnham Holdings Sourcing Company (BHSC) supports all supply chain and sourcing activities across the Burnham Holdings, Inc. portfolio.

We are looking for a Planner/Buyer to join our team! This position will plan for assigned parts and manage the purchasing process to include supplier relationship management, pricing, terms, and inventory optimization. The position will also work closely with suppliers, operations, engineering, quality, and financial teams. The ideal candidate will have: purchasing experience, manufacturing experience, able to work in a fast-paced environment, able to multi-task, great communication skills, willing and able to learn.

This is a full-time position located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Hours are Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Plan for supply and issue purchase orders on all assigned inventory parts
• Issue Purchase orders for indirect parts and services
• Prepare and execute Requests for Quote
• Negotiate with suppliers and vendors to secure advantageous pricing and terms
• Conduct and participate in supplier relationship activities
• Build and maintain long term relationships with suppliers
• Work with all relevant parties to source and select suppliers
• Manage purchase price increases from existing suppliers
• Attain purchasing savings on parts and services
• Optimize Inventory Levels on assigned parts
• Monitor supplier fulfilment of PO requirements
• Review Engineering Notices and take appropriate action
• Facilitate corrective action for non-conforming material with QC, Engineering, and Supplier as needed.
• Help resolve PO/Receiver/Invoice problems
• Take lead in correcting inaccurate stock records and corrective action to eliminate inaccuracies
• Participate at management level in annual inventory
• Participate on new product development and continuous improvement teams
• Other tasks as assigned

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field preferred; or
• Associates Degree in Business or 3-5 years related experience and/or training
• Highly desirable but not required:
  1. APICS or other Supply Chain Certifications
  2. Degree in Supply Chain Management

Physical Demands: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision and ability to differentiate colors.

Work Environment: 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places, toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage available on your first day of employment
• 401(k) plan
• 12 paid holidays
• Vacation Time
• 75% tuition reimbursement after 6 months