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Strategic Buyer & Purchasing Specialist

Airline Hydraulics Corporation

Bensalem, PAHybridJobNo compensation foundPosted 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago
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Compensation
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Location
Bensalem, PAHybrid
Work Authorization
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

Airline Hydraulics Corporation is hiring a Strategic Buyer & Purchasing Specialist. Airline Hydraulics is seeking a strategic, data-driven procurement professional to support sourcing, purchasing, and inventory planning for its industrial product portfolio. This role is responsible for developing supplier relationships, optimizing inventory levels, and improving purchasing processes through data analysis and ERP-driven replenishment strategies.

Key focus areas include Source and purchase industrial products from approved suppliers, Negotiate pricing, lead times, and supplier agreements, and Build strong vendor relationships and monitor supplier performance.

Successful candidates bring Bachelor's In Supply Chain/Business/Engineering and 5+ Years Purchasing Experience. Important skills include Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Inventory Planning, Data Analysis, ERP-Driven Replenishment Strategies, and Supplier Relationship Management. Preferred (not required): Inventory Forecasting.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Strategic SourcingProcurementInventory PlanningData AnalysisERP-Driven Replenishment StrategiesSupplier Relationship ManagementNegotiationSupplier Performance MonitoringCost ImprovementSupply ContinuityDemand AnalysisInventory Trend AnalysisERP Data UtilizationReporting ToolsProcurement Process ImprovementAutomationContinuous ImprovementCollaborationMicrosoft Dynamics 365SAPOracleNetSuiteAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsInventory ForecastingAutomated Replenishment

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Supply ChainBachelor's Degree in BusinessBachelor's Degree in EngineeringBachelor's Degree in Related Field5+ Years Purchasing Experience in Manufacturing or Industrial EnvironmentExperience With ERP SystemsExperience With Inventory Planning

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match

Full job description

Position Overview

Airline Hydraulics is seeking a strategic, data-driven procurement professional to support sourcing, purchasing, and inventory planning for our industrial product portfolio. This role is responsible for developing supplier relationships, optimizing inventory levels, and improving purchasing processes through data analysis and ERP-driven replenishment strategies. This is a hybrid position based in Bristol, PA.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing & Purchasing

  • Source and purchase industrial products from approved suppliers.

  • Negotiate pricing, lead times, and supplier agreements.

  • Build strong vendor relationships and monitor supplier performance.

  • Identify alternate sourcing opportunities to improve cost and supply continuity.

Inventory Planning & Analysis

  • Analyze demand, inventory trends, and purchasing data to support replenishment decisions.

  • Maintain inventory levels that meet customer and operational requirements.

  • Utilize ERP data and reporting tools to track purchasing performance and identify opportunities for improvement.

Process Improvement

  • Improve procurement processes through automation and continuous improvement initiatives.

  • Collaborate with Sales, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to support inventory and business objectives.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field.

  • 5+ years of purchasing, sourcing, or procurement experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.

  • Experience with ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite.

  • Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.

  • Experience with inventory planning, forecasting, or automated replenishment is preferred.

Benefits:

  • Medical/Dental/Vision/Disability effective first of the month after the hire date

  • PTO accrual begins upon hire

  • Referral bonuses

  • 100% employee-owned plus 401k with company match

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