Junior Buyer

Location: York, PA, USA | Type: Full-time, on-site

About the role

The Procurement Analyst 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 Procurement Analyst 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 record 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 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 use of ERP systems to support purchasing activities (Epicor)

Benefits

• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401K with match
• Generous PTO

Pay

$55,000 - $70,000 per year, depending on experience

Environment and Working Conditions

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