Buyer 1

Job Title: Buyer 1

Department: Supply Chain

Reports To: Sr. Supply Chain Manager

Penn Union, located in Edinboro, PA, is a growing manufacturer of electrical connectors serving the global electrical market. We are seeking a Buyer I to join our Supply Chain team. This role is responsible for supporting procurement activities to ensure timely material availability while balancing quality, cost, and delivery requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct inventory procurement and planning activities, considering:
  • Material quality
  • Pricing and cost competitiveness
  • Material receipt dates
  • Customer delivery commitments
  • Production schedules
• Place purchase orders with suppliers to support customer demand and production schedules.
• Attend production meetings and provide status updates on material availability.
• Track and communicate changes in production requirements and customer delivery needs.
• Maintain accurate internal communications regarding:
  • Inventory receipts
  • Cost discrepancies
  • Supply issues that could impact production or delivery schedules
• Build and maintain strong professional relationships with assigned suppliers to improve:
  • Product quality
  • Cost efficiency
  • Supplier performance through continuous improvement efforts
• Monitor supplier delivery performance and expedite orders when necessary.
• Resolve delivery conflicts to ensure materials arrive on time and target goals are achieved.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures.

Essential Skills & Qualifications

• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Outlook, Word)
• Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field (preferred)
• 1 to 3 years of related purchasing or supply chain experience (preferred)
• Excellent communication, organization, and computer skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment