Buyer

Steeped in a tradition of hydropower, American Hydro is a leading supplier and installer of large equipment for the hydro-electric industry, specializing in design, engineering, precision CNC manufacture, upgrades, and servicing of high-performance hydro-turbines and large pumps. We are a tight-knit group that takes pride in our work and are looking for a detail-oriented, hardworking Buyer to join our team in York, PA.

About the role

The Buyer is a strategic procurement professional responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and managing the supply of materials, components, and services required for a heavy fabricating manufacturing environment. This role oversees complex, high-value purchasing activities across a global supply base, ensuring cost competitiveness, supply continuity, and adherence to quality and delivery requirements. The Buyer partners closely with engineering, operations, quality, and finance to support production schedules and long-term business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for raw materials, fabricated components, capital equipment, and specialized services used in heavy manufacturing.
• Identify, evaluate, and qualify global and domestic suppliers to ensure capability, capacity, and compliance with technical and quality standards.
• Lead supplier negotiations focused on cost reduction, long-term agreements, risk mitigation, and performance improvement.
• Monitor supplier performance using KPIs such as on-time delivery, quality, and cost competitiveness.
• Drive supplier development initiatives to strengthen supply chain resilience and reduce total cost of ownership.
• Monitor reporting and ERP system for purchase demand requirements.
• Expedite or follow up on purchases when required and update records if ship dates change.
• Negotiate Blanket Orders with suppliers for frequently needed materials.
• Support logistics and customs activities.
• Use data analytics across spend categories to drive organizational decision-making through Power BI.
• Satisfy ISO 9001 Quality Standard as it applies to purchasing functions.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s degree preferred, or one to two years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in a job shop or engineered-to-order manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Heavy manufacturing experience preferred.

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes, blueprint reading, and quality assurance procedures.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, and Power BI.
• Proficient in the use of ERP systems to support purchasing activities (Epicor).

Environment and Working Conditions

Normal office environment; some interaction in a heavy steel fabrication environment to coordinate with manufacturing team members.