Senior Project Purchaser

About the role

A manufacturing company that designs and builds ice machines, ice dispensers, and medical-grade refrigeration equipment is seeking a Senior Project Purchaser for its Easton, PA location. This role supports new product development, engineering changes, and ongoing supply chain operations, working cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Planning teams while helping define sourcing strategies and mentoring junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Procurement & Inventory Management
  • Purchase direct and indirect materials and maintain accurate ERP/MRP data.
  • Convert MRP demand signals into purchasing plans and orders.
  • Manage inventory levels, supplier lead times, safety stock, and material availability.
  • Monitor and expedite/de-expedite purchase orders to support production requirements.
  • Resolve supplier, quality, receiving, invoicing, and materials issues.
  • Mitigate supply risks and communicate shortages with internal stakeholders.
• Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management
  • Evaluate supplier performance, capabilities, and risks.
  • Lead supplier negotiations, RFQs, make-vs-buy analysis, and sourcing decisions.
  • Support supplier quality and delivery improvement initiatives.
  • Drive cost reduction, value engineering, and process improvement projects.
  • Develop contingency plans to minimize supply disruptions.
• New Product Development Support
  • Partner with Engineering on new product launches and engineering changes.
  • Coordinate supplier feasibility reviews and qualification activities.
  • Obtain and negotiate supplier quotations and cost estimates.
  • Ensure on-time delivery of prototype, validation, and production materials.
  • Assess sourcing, cost, and supply-chain impacts of product changes.
  • Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Leadership & Continuous Improvement
  • Mentor and train team members on sourcing and project purchasing activities.
  • Support inventory controls, audits, and departmental KPIs.
  • Improve purchasing processes, tools, and operational efficiencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, project procurement, new product development, or supply chain.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and inventory planning.
• Strong negotiation, supplier management, and project management skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams.

Additional information

• On-site: Easton, PA – 5 days a week.
• Compensation: $80,000 to $100,000 plus bonus.
• Up to 5% travel for supplier site visits.
• No direct reports.