Buyer

About the role

American Hydro, a leading supplier and installer of large equipment for the hydro‑electric industry, is seeking a Buyer for its York, PA facility. The Buyer will act as 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 works 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.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 quality standards as they apply to purchasing functions.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes, blueprint reading, and quality‑assurance procedures.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and Power BI.
• Experience using ERP systems to support purchasing activities (Epicor).
• Associates or Bachelor’s degree preferred, or one to two years related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in a job‑shop or engineered‑to‑order manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Heavy‑manufacturing experience preferred.
• No specific licenses or certifications required.

Environment and Working Conditions

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

Travel Requirements

Approximately 10% travel.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.