Top 81 Senior commodity Jobs in Pennsylvania

Senior Buyer
Villanova University —Villanova, PA
- $71,700 - $95,000 a year
- Full-time
- Research
- Mid-level
- Office
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off
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Trade Compliance Coordinator II
ITT Inc. - English US —Lancaster, PA
- $64,900 - $96,900 a year
- 5 years
- Office
- Senior level
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Senior Mechanical Development Engineer
Seakeeper Inc —Leesport, PA
- Full-time
- Mentoring
- Senior level
- 10 years
- Work from home
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Procurement Manager
JFC Global —Annville, PA
- $125,000 - $145,000 a year
- Full-time
- Office
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Category Manager
Allegheny Health Network —Pennsylvania
- $94,200 - $151,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- 5 years
Combat Vehicles Senior Commodity Buyer
BAE Systems Inc. —York, PA
- $75,254 - $127,930 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Oracle
- Writing skills
- Data analysis skills
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
Senior Buyer (LSNA-PA/NC/TX)
Jacobs —Conshohocken, PA
- $98,900 - $160,000 a year
- Full-time
- Office
- Microsoft Office
- Master's degree
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Sr. Data Lake Support Engineer
Unisys —Pennsylvania
- Full-time
- Azure
- Mid-level
- Windows
Senior Director, Facilities Operations/Maintenance
Lehigh University —Bethlehem, PA
- $136,340 - $165,880 a year
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Engineering
- 8 years
Senior Buyer
Matrix NAC —Broomall, PA
- Overtime
- Microsoft Outlook
- Bachelor's degree
- Mentoring
- Wellness program
- AD&D insurance
1d
Commodity Group Manager
The Kendall Group, Inc. —Conshohocken, PA
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Office
- Analysis skills
12d
Lead, Project Procurement Manager
Westinghouse Electric Company —Cranberry Township, PA
- $100,800 - $126,000 a year
- Remote
- Engineering
- 8 years
- Bachelor's degree
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
Director Supply Chain Management
Eaton —Moon Township, PA
- $182,000 - $266,000 a year
- Background check
- Master's degree
- Mentoring
- Retirement plan
TEMP-Senior Workers’ Compensation Claims Adjuster
Argo Group —Pennsylvania
- $48.65 - $69.54 an hour
- Overtime
- 5 years
- English
- Bachelor's degree
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Sr Procurement Specialist
Fresenius Kabi —Warrendale, PA
- Full-time
- 5 years
- English
- Analysis skills
- Wellness program
- Health insurance
Commodity Manager, Procurement
Arconic —Pittsburgh, PA
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Bachelor's degree
- Travel
Sr. Procurement Specialist
Dorman Products —Colmar, PA
- $83,600 - $124,300 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Office
- 3 years
- Bachelor's degree
- Profit sharing
- Paid parental leave
Manager, Perishable Food Safety Program Manager
Chewy —Lewisberry, PA
- $43.75 - $81.00 an hour
- Full-time
- Up to 50% travel
- Customer service
- Bachelor of Science
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
14d
Sr. Eng Software App Eng
Unisys —Blue Bell, PA
- 6 years
- Computer Science
- Windows
Senior Procurement Specialist (Foodservice)
Honor Foods —Philadelphia, PA
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Continuous improvement
- Mentoring
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Senior Buyer

Villanova University -
Villanova, PA

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Job Details

Full-time
$71,700 - $95,000 a year
13 days ago

Benefits

Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Gym membership
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Report preparation
Communication with suppliers
Pricing analysis
Spreadsheets
Regulatory compliance
Financial software
Bidding project phase
Internal employee customer service
Automated procurement systems
Vendor relationship management
Data entry
Negotiating purchasing contracts
Productivity software
Financial data analysis tools
Procurement regulatory knowledge
Data analysis software

Full Job Description

Posting Number:

20260377S

Position Title:

Senior Buyer

Position Type:

Staff

Location:

Villanova, PA

Recruitment Type:

Internal/External Applicants

Work Schedule:

full-time/12-months

Avg Hours Week

Department:

435-Procurement Office

Position Summary:

Why work at Villanova?

Join a mission-driven organization. Since Villanova University’s founding in 1842, we have been inspired by the values of truth, unity, and love, and are a community dedicated to service to others.
Villanova has been included among the nation’s best colleges and universities. VU’s inclusion again in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 “Best Colleges” rankings is another indication of the University’s continued prominence and forward momentum.
Villanova’s most precious asset is our people. As an employee, you will receive a holistic benefits package, generous paid time off, a competitive retirement savings plan, flexible work options, wellness programs including gym membership, professional development, tuition assistance, and more.

The Senior Buyer is responsible for the procurement of a wide range of commodities, materials, supplies, equipment, and services in support of the University’s operational and academic needs. This position analyzes university spending data to determine sourcing opportunities, develop procurement strategies, and establish long-term supplier partnerships that maximize value, improve service, and achieve cost efficiencies.

The Senior Buyer focuses on providing the best value contracts for the University through sourcing new suppliers and negotiating with current suppliers. The Senior Buyer prepares detailed bid specifications, requests for quotations and proposals for commodities and services, and reviews purchase order requests ensuring that the purchases are following University policies and providing the best overall value to the University. The Senior Buyer applies advanced analytical, critical thinking and written communication skills in the development and evaluation of the more complex requests for proposals for commodities and services.

In addition, the Senior Buyer reviews purchase requisitions to ensure compliance with University policies and procurement standards, issues purchase orders, develops service standards for new products and services, maintains strong supplier relationships and maintains comprehensive descriptions of available products and current prices.

Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. The University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University’s mission and values.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsible for procuring a variety of services and products including capital equipment. Senior Buyer is responsible for creating RFP documentation, issuance and analysis of bid specifications, evaluation of bid packages for accuracy and compliance, and providing support to end users during the bid process and contract negotiation. Senior Buyers will ensure all RFPs, Contracts, and Purchase Orders are in compliance with all City, State, and Federal laws, codes, and regulations and University policies and procedures, and provide customer service for campus purchasers as requested. Survey and research product information and market trends with responsibility for commodity purchases involving large and/or difficult expenditures of a technical and/or complex nature. Investigate sources of supply; interview and correspond with suppliers. Research and assist in the development of pricing for university department planning purposes. Develop bid documents, review, and analyze technical specifications and product standards for complex equipment purchases and service contracts; direct the selection of interested and qualified suppliers. Conduct pre-bid conferences to address concerns and provide direction to interested bidders; analyze bid packages to ensure compliance to specifications, completeness of supporting documentation, accuracy, and compliance with applicable rules and regulations. Negotiate contracts with suppliers with the support of General Counsel, Risk Management and Information Security.

Form cross-functional teams in order to qualify suppliers and develop long term acquisition plans for various materials and services. Analyze University spending data to determine commodities and /or departments to work with to establish long-term supplier partnership agreements. Continually negotiate with these suppliers for long-term agreements and quality improvement solutions.

Review and evaluate purchase requisitions for accuracy from campus departments. Determine preferred suppliers and best method needed for fulfillment. Ensure all contracts are reviewed and are in compliance with University policies.

Maintain a detailed knowledge of the products and services being procured and supplier/procurement alternatives, via a proactive and productive relationship with suppliers and manufacturers. Coordinate campus-wide service and maintenance contracts for university owned equipment and services.

Meet with established and prospective suppliers to update current goods and services available, and to review pricing structure in place. Maintain strong working relationships with current suppliers to assure quality service.

Advise all levels of personnel (Deans, Directors, Faculty and Staff) regarding purchase and supply requirements, policies and procedures, specifications, quality of products and delivery needs.

Serve on a variety of committees to meet procurement strategic goals.

Perform additional duties and assist with special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Formal Education:

Four-year college degree preferred or equivalent job experience.

Specific Job Knowledge:

Thorough knowledge of purchasing and procurement practices, including competitive sourcing and vendor selection.
Experience in University or other service-oriented environment.
Ability to interpret and apply University purchasing policies and procedures.
Knowledge of sources and types of products and services commonly used in a university setting.
Experience with methods of conducting product and supplier research.
Ability to assist varying levels throughout the University and provide excellent customer service in a timely and responsive manner, providing accurate and thorough information and guidance.
Strong attention to detail with the ability to analyze pricing, specifications, and vendor documentation.
Proficiency with procurement and financial systems (e.g., Concur or similar systems) and standard office software.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with university departments and external vendors.
Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and deliver superior customer service to varying levels throughout the University in a timely and responsive manner, providing accurate and thorough information and guidance.
Experienced in creating and editing reports in Excel.
Skilled in negotiating issues and resolving problems.

Work Experience:

At least five years of experience is required in procurement, preferably in the education or not-for-profit sector, with specific experience in the preparation of highly technical and/or complex solicitation documents for the procurement of commodities and services and in using automated procurement systems and processes.

Work Skills:

Strong analytical skills, collecting and analyzing complex data, evaluating information and systems, and drawing logical conclusions.
Ability for establishing priorities for areas of operational improvement and development and executing a plan of action.
Ability to structure and prioritize work to achieve specific deliverables in an environment characterized by tight deadlines and competing and frequently changing priorities.
Strong interpersonal skills and communication skills. Ability to analyze and solve problems.
Ability to handle high volume of activity with high degree of accuracy, and strong data entry skills.
Ability to work with limited supervision; self-motivated.
Ability to interpret, communicate, and enforce financial policies with professionalism.
Advanced Excel and financial systems proficiency.
Customer-service mindset with ability to work effectively across all levels of the University.

Preferred Qualifications:

Formal Education:

Four-year college degree preferred or equivalent job experience.

Work Experience:

At least five years of experience is required in procurement, preferably in the education or not-for-profit sector.
Experience leading high-value sourcing events.

Work Skills:

Knowledge of higher education procurement practices.
Experience with consortium purchasing (E&I, OMNIA Partners, Sourcewell, COSTARS, PA State Contract, etc.).
Experience supporting research, facilities, IT, and academic departments.

Specific Job Knowledge:

Demonstrated success negotiating complex contracts resulting in measurable cost savings and improved supplier performance.
Experience developing and managing competitive RFP, RFQ, and RFI processes.
Strong understanding of higher education procurement practices, cooperative purchasing agreements, and applicable procurement regulations.
Proven ability to build collaborative relationships with faculty, staff, suppliers, and executive leadership.

Equipment Knowledge

Experience with eProcurement systems (ESM, Concur, Banner, PaymentWorks).
Experience with Microsoft Office products is necessary. Ability to build and maintain complex Microsoft Excel spreadsheets.
Standard office equipment, including PC and common software packages.

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours:

Special Message to Applicants:

Posting Date:

07/22/2026

Closing Date (11:59pm ET):

Salary Posting Information:

This position falls within salaried grade 16 and the range is $71,700-95,000. The final salary will be determined with consideration of several factors including the selected candidate’s qualifications, department budget availability, market data, and internal equity.

Salary Grade:

Job Classification:

exempt

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