Top 33 Purchasing agent Jobs in Kutztown Pa

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ABEC Inc —Bethlehem, PA
- Computer literacy
- Bachelor of Science
- Continuous improvement
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Buyer
Abacus Solution Group —Bethlehem, PA
- $36 - $43 an hour
- 5 years
- ERP systems
- Bachelor's degree
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Buyer (Purchasing Department)
Berks County PA —Reading, PA
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Writing skills
Purchasing Clerk
Pratt Industries —Macungie, PA
- Microsoft Excel
- Basic math
- Research
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Buyer II
AeroVironment —Pottstown, PA
- $64,500 - $98,250 a year
- Full-time
- Oracle
- Microsoft Outlook
- Bachelor of Science
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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SunOpta —Allentown, PA
- $75,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Oracle
- Mid-level
- Office
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
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Fromm Electric Supply —Reading, PA
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- 1 year
- Communication skills
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Purchase Order Analyst - Capital Equipment
B. BRAUN MEDICAL (US) INC —Allentown, PA
- $55,000 - $60,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- Office
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
Procurement Coordinator
Gregory Packaging —Bethlehem, PA
- Full-time
- Oracle
- 11+ years
- Research
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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Purchasing Coordinator
Stauffer Glove & Safety —Macungie, PA
- Full-time
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- ERP systems
- Mid-level
- Wellness program
- Dental insurance
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IT Logistics Coordinator
St. Luke's University Health Network —Allentown, PA
- Full-time
- Computer Science
- Hospital
- 5 years
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Senior Buyer
Exalta Group —Bethlehem, PA
- Full-time
- 5 years
- ERP systems
- Bachelor's degree
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Shellback Semiconductor Technology, LLC —Coopersburg, PA
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Experience equivalent to degree accepted
- Associate's degree
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Purchasing Agent
RLC ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS —Reading, PA
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- SQL
- Communication skills
- Flexible schedule
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Purchasing Assistant
Penn Stainless Products Inc Qu —Quakertown, PA
- Full-time
- Office
- Analysis skills
- Experience equivalent to degree accepted
- Profit sharing
- Disability insurance
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Purchasing Admin
Joe Jurgielewicz & Son, LTD. —Hamburg, PA
- $20 - $25 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Writing skills
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Specialist Accounting
Parkside Utility Construction, LLC —Quakertown, PA
- 18 years or older
- Oracle
- Mid-level
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Paid holidays
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Office Support Clerk
ARCH Medical Solutions —Quakertown, PA
- Monday to Friday
- Computer literacy
- ERP systems
- Microsoft Office
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Maintenance Scheduler & Buyer
Kerry —Bethlehem, PA
- $70,100 - $109,050 a year
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Continuous improvement
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Buyer
LATICRETE International, Inc. —Pottstown, PA
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Finance
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
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ABEC Inc -
Bethlehem, PA

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Job Details

14 days ago

Benefits

Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Benefits from day one
Life insurance
Referral program

Qualifications

Mechanical blueprint interpretation
Spreadsheets
Electrical schematic reading and interpretation
Piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs)
Manufacturing facility experience
Mechanical drawings
Supply chain management solutions (enterprise solutions)
Electrical layout diagram interpretation
Production management systems
Technical Proficiency
Mechanical knowledge
Cross-functional communication
Excel data analysis

Full Job Description

ABEC – Join a Company on the Rise

At ABEC, we're looking for a Buyer with a strong technical understanding of manufacturing equipment and biotechnology. The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative environment, enjoys solving complex challenges, and is driven to find innovative solutions.

What You'll Be Part Of:

A company dedicated to delivering high-quality products that make a difference.
An innovative organization leading the way in the biopharmaceutical industry.
A culture focused on continuous improvement, operational excellence, and professional growth.

What You'll Do:

Source and procure complex, custom-engineered mechanical and electrical components, structural fabrications, and specialized bioprocess systems.
Review and interpret engineering drawings to ensure supplier quotes align with technical specifications and design requirements.
Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, payment terms, warranties, and return policies for highly specialized equipment and components.

Why Join ABEC?

Play a vital role in producing equipment used to manufacture life-enhancing medications.
Be part of an expanding organization, including our new facility opening in Wilson, North Carolina.
Collaborate with a talented, supportive team that values innovation and shared success.

The Bottom Line:

If you're a self-starter with excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, a strong technical aptitude, and a passion for collaboration, we'd love to hear from you. This could be the opportunity you've been looking for.

Benefits include:

Medical, dental and vision insurance (benefits start day 1)
Company paid life insurance
3 weeks paid vacation
10 paid holidays
Generous 401K plan (40% match)
College tuition benefit program
Employee Referral Program

Position Summary:

The Buyer transacts business to procure highly specialized mechanical, electrical, and bioprocess components required by ABEC under the most favorable commercial and technical conditions. This role collaborates closely with Engineering, Design, and Project Management teams to interpret technical specifications, evaluate advanced vendor capabilities, and manage complex supplier relationships to meet strict biopharmaceutical manufacturing standards.

Responsibilities:

Technical Procurement: Support Project Management, Manufacturing, and Service teams with the on-schedule procurement of complex, custom-engineered mechanical and electrical components, structural fabrications, and specialized bioprocess systems.
Specification Review: Analyze engineering drawings, technical specifications, and Bills of Materials (BOMs) to ensure suppliers provide accurate quotes matching rigorous design parameters.
Supplier Evaluation: Assess supplier technical capabilities, manufacturing capacities, quality control methods, and lead times to optimize cost and performance.
Commercial Negotiation: Negotiate pricing, delivery, payment terms, and technical warranties or return policies for highly specialized equipment components.
Vendor Management: Maintain and improve technical vendor relationships, tracking metrics for on-time delivery, material quality, and compliance with industrial standards.
Discrepancy Resolution: Partner with Quality Control and Receiving to resolve material or technical documentation issues preventing the formal receipt of specialized goods.
Cross-Functional Calibration: Coordinate directly with Mechanical and Electrical Design Engineering to resolve part number discrepancies, item description revisions, and stringent vendor documentation code requirements.
Project Status Updates: Provide Project Managers with proactive, data-driven timeline tracking for long-lead engineering items and participate actively in technical team meetings.
Sales Proposal Support: Assist Product Management and Sales teams by securing competitive, highly detailed technical quotations for raw materials and services during proposal stages.
Technical Knowledge Sharing: Coordinate with Engineering to identify opportunities for supplier-led technical training sessions, such as Lunch & Learns, focusing on component advancements, new applications, and manufacturing cost reductions.
Process Optimization: Collaborate with the Global Supply Chain team to identify and execute workflow improvements, utilize advanced ERP systems, and lower operational procurement costs.
Compliance & Safety: Maintain rigid adherence to ABEC safety protocols, quality management guidelines, and regulatory compliance standards.
Travel: Willingness to travel to vendor manufacturing facilities when technical audits or on-site inspections are required.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management with a technical focus, or an equivalent technical degree.
Experience: 1 to 5 years of procurement experience inside a highly technical manufacturing, biotechnology, industrial equipment, or heavy engineering environment. (Internships included)
Technical Literacy: Proven ability to read and interpret mechanical blueprints, electrical schematics, Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), and technical manufacturing data sheets. Analyze planning information
System Proficiency: Strong command of ERP/MRP platforms (Infor Syteline a plus), alongside proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and BOM evaluation. Willingness and ability to learn at a challenging pace and in a changing environment.
Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively bridge technical conversations between internal design engineers and external vendor technical teams.
Traits: Self-starter, analytical problem-solver, highly organized, and adaptive to changing technical designs and compressed project schedules.

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