Strategic Buyer - LHH : Job Details

🚀 We're Hiring: Strategic Supply Chain Buyer

Are you a data-driven procurement professional ready to take your career to the next level? Join a dynamic manufacturing environment where your expertise will directly impact operational efficiency and supply chain scalability.

📍 Location: Elverson, Pennsylvania 19520

💼 Employment Type: Full-time, Exempt

💰 Salary Range: $100,000 – $115,000 annually

🎁 Bonus: 15% year-end performance bonus

📅 Updated: July 2025

🔍 About the Role

As a Strategic Supply Chain Buyer, you'll manage $15–20 million in annual spend across key material groups. This role goes beyond transactional purchasing—it's about driving planning stability, supplier alignment, and system performance to support aggressive growth goals.

🛠️ Key Responsibilities

• Translate MRP signals into timely, cost-effective purchase orders
• Communicate with suppliers on pricing, delivery, and issue resolution
• Optimize ERP planning parameters (safety stock, lead times, reorder points)
• Analyze demand and inventory trends to identify risks and savings
• Collaborate with production, logistics, and warehouse teams
• Improve inventory health and reduce rush orders
• Support sourcing decisions with data-driven insights
• Participate in Lean and Continuous Improvement initiatives
• Develop reporting tools to track performance and supplier adherence

🎓 Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field (MBA/certifications a plus)
• 5+ years of procurement experience in manufacturing or industrial settings
• Strong vendor negotiation and contract management skills
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Excel
• Proven success managing large-dollar spend and supplier relationships
• Excellent communication, analytical, and decision-making abilities

🌍 Additional Info

• Occasional travel (0–10%) to supplier sites
• Fast-paced environment with cross-functional collaboration
• Physical demands include frequent sitting, walking, and standing

Ready to make a strategic impact? Apply now and help shape the future of supply chain excellence.