Top 8 Senior purchasing Jobs in Kutztown Pa

Senior Buyer
Exalta Group —Bethlehem, PA
- Full-time
- 5 years
- ERP systems
- Bachelor's degree
Senior Specialist, External Supply
Sharp Clinical Services —Allentown, PA
- Full-time
- 6 years
- ERP systems
- Bachelor's degree
Senior Sourcing Manager- Animal Proteins
Freshpet —Bethlehem, PA
- $145,000 - $170,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Travel
- US work authorization
- Contracts
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance
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Senior Category Manager- PDS/ Programs & Projects
Cushman & Wakefield —Reading, PA
- $119,000 - $140,000 a year
- Full-time
- 3 years
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
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Sr.Manager, Site Procurement, Sinking Springs, APD
Alcon —Sinking Spring, PA
- Full-time
- 7 years
- Doctoral degree
- High school
- Health insurance
Senior Procurement Buyer - Plant Operational Excellence (Relocation to Winsted, CT)
Augmentis —Allentown, PA
- $100,000 - $130,000 a year
- Full-time
- Oracle
- 5 years
- Finance
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Senior Buyer

Exalta Group -
Bethlehem, PA

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Job Details

Full-time

Qualifications

Data integrity assurance
Vendor relationship building
Supplier performance analysis
Communication with suppliers
5 years
Supply chain risk management
Spreadsheets
Resource planning methods
ERP systems
Bachelor's degree in business
Purchase order management
Metrics Reporting
Materials management in manufacturing
Improving operational efficiency
Inventory management software
MRP
Data integrity and documentation
Bachelor's degree
Medical device manufacturing facility experience
Data management
Supply chain performance monitoring
Task prioritization
Supply planning in materials management
Invoice reconciliation
Vendor relationship management
Vendor negotiation
Collaboration with manufacturing teams
Continuous improvement purchasing strategy
Invoice exception handling
Senior level

Full Job Description

Position Summary

The Senior Buyer is responsible for executing procurement activities that ensure uninterrupted production through effective purchase order management, MRP execution, supplier performance, and inventory replenishment. This role partners with Planning, Manufacturing, Operations, and Quality to maintain material availability, resolve supply issues, and optimize supplier performance in support of business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Purchase Order Management

Create, maintain, and manage purchase orders to support production and inventory requirements.
Monitor open purchase orders and proactively expedite, defer, or reschedule deliveries based on business needs.
Maintain accurate purchasing data, pricing, and delivery commitments within the ERP system.
Resolve purchasing discrepancies, including supplier, receiving, and invoice issues.

MRP & Inventory Execution

Execute daily MRP recommendations to maintain material availability and support production schedules.
Review inventory levels, lead times, and planning parameters to optimize replenishment and minimize shortages.
Partner with Planning/Business Systems to balance supply and demand while reducing excess and obsolete inventory.
Ensure ERP planning data remains accurate to support effective material planning.

Supplier Performance & Relationship Management

Manage supplier performance related to delivery, quality, cost, and responsiveness.
Drive supplier accountability through regular communication and timely issue resolution.
Identify and mitigate supply risks that could impact production or customer commitments.
Support supplier development and continuous improvement initiatives.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with Planning, Manufacturing, Operations, Engineering, and Quality to resolve material issues and support production.
Communicate material risks, recovery plans, and supplier constraints to key stakeholders.
Support engineering changes, supplier transitions, and other operational initiatives while maintaining continuity of supply.

Continuous Improvement

Identify opportunities to improve purchasing processes, supplier performance, and inventory management.
Develop and maintain procurement metrics to support operational performance and informed decision-making.
Promote best practices that improve efficiency, data integrity, and procurement execution.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field preferred.
5+ years of purchasing or procurement experience in a manufacturing environment.
Experience in medical device, precision machining, or other regulated manufacturing environments preferred.

Technical Skills

Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and purchasing workflows.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Working knowledge of purchasing, inventory management, and supplier performance metrics.

Core Competencies

Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Effective supplier relationship management and negotiation abilities.
Ability to prioritize competing demands in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Key Success Metrics

Material availability to support production
Purchase order accuracy and on-time execution
Supplier on-time delivery and performance
Timely resolution of MRP exceptions and material shortages
Inventory performance and ERP data integrity

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Senior Specialist, External Supply

Senior Sourcing Manager- Animal Proteins

Senior Category Manager- PDS/ Programs & Projects

Sr.Manager, Site Procurement, Sinking Springs, APD

Senior Procurement Buyer - Plant Operational Excellence (Relocation to Winsted, CT)

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