Victaulic · 1 day ago
Engineering Lab Buyer/Planner
Northampton County, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expVictaulic is seeking a detail-oriented Engineering Lab Buyer/Planner to support their Research and Development Engineering Laboratory operations. This role combines procurement expertise with strategic planning and scheduling coordination to manage complex procurement processes for specialized equipment and materials while ensuring optimal resource utilization across multiple R&D initiatives.
IndustrialManufacturing
Responsibilities
Manage complex supply chains which may include consignment inventories, VMI, and/or outside supplier operations and subcontractors including placing Purchase Orders and/or issuing Work/Shop Orders
Efficiently manage the assigned group of items and suppliers to deliver the best inventory turns while maintaining a high level of customer service
Source and procure specialized laboratory equipment, instruments, materials, and supplies for R&D projects
Use available inventory replenishment methods and practices to ensure minimal Slow/Obsolete and scrap inventory and maximum availability of inventory for active items
Manage suppliers for indirect materials and services, including but not limited to CapEx, MRO, R&D, sample parts and services, establishing & maintaining quality, service, and cost benchmarks
Issue of purchase orders and tracking deliveries for material and services required for engineering lab & R&D projects
Manage purchasing card (p-card). Consolidate purchases on P-card to fewer suppliers and create leverage. Maintain transaction log and reconcile statements, ensuring internal control
Proactively resolve problems and discrepancies with quality, delivery, quantity and invoicing of purchases & maintains procurement records and ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements
Is intimate with problem solving skills and is comfortable leading a team
Owns the tactical day-to-day supplier relationship
Identify and implement continuous improvements, both within category responsibilities and within the job description and work processes
Builds and maintains strong working relationships with internal Customers and key vendors
Participate in special projects and initiatives as appropriate
Is proficient in expediting suppliers and logistics and is familiar with impact order management. Escalates when necessary
Ensure compliance with safety regulations and laboratory protocols
Other duties as assigned by Material Controls Lead
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in technical or business discipline
Minimum of 5 years of experience in Purchasing, Planning, Sourcing or related Supply Chain fields
Candidate must be proficient with the Microsoft Office suite of products, especially Excel
Candidate must be comfortable interacting with suppliers including situations that may require assertiveness
Excellent oral and written communication skills – clearly articulate position with clarity at all levels of the organization
Ability to work with key stakeholders in multiple global locations and at various levels; lead cross functional teams toward a common goal
Strong analytical problem-solving abilities through the use of contemporary tools and methods
Willing to make infrequent overnight travel as needed
Setting up new suppliers on BPA and kanban
Experience with Information M3 ERP system (Profound, BPCS)
Company
Victaulic
Victaulic is a producer of mechanical and grooved pipe joining systems.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Rick Bucher
President & CEO
Joe Savage
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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