Buyer, Business
Listed on 2026-02-20
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Business
Supply Chain / Intl. Trade, Operations Manager
BUYER
Full-time on-site Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm | 531 Old Swede Road - Douglassville, PA 19518
NOW HIRING: BUYERFull-time on-site Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm | 531 Old Swede Road - Douglassville, PA 19518
Lift your purchasing career to new heights! Got a knack for keeping production supplied and on schedule? American Crane & Equipment Corporation is looking for a Buyer to join our Purchasing team. In this role, you will support critical purchasing operations by managing purchase orders, for raw materials, tracking deliveries, and coordinating with suppliers and internal teams to ensure materials arrive on time.
JobTitle
Buyer
DepartmentPurchasing
Location531 Old Swede Road - Douglassville, PA 19518
ScheduleMonday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm | Full-time hours, on-site
CompensationCompetitive starting salary/hourly rate based on experience and qualifications
Why Join American Crane?- Impact:
Be part of a purchasing team that directly impacts production schedules and customer delivery - Collaboration:
Work cross functionally with engineering, project management, accounting, and the shop floor - Scale:
Support equipment that lifts millions of pounds where precision and timing matter
- Support daily purchasing activities including purchase order preparation and order follow up
- Track supplier deliveries and update expected delivery dates in the system
- Communicate with suppliers by phone and email regarding lead times and late deliveries
- Send drawings and requests for quote to suppliers and track responses
- Coordinate with engineering and project managers to support customer and production needs
- Review daily expected deliveries based on production schedules
- Work closely with the accounting department to keep records accurate, purchases correct, and orders in budget
- Organize purchasing documentation including packing slips, certifications, and records
- Assist with general purchasing office duties such as filing, scanning, and record maintenance
- High school diploma or GED required
- Prior experience in purchasing, manufacturing, or administrative support preferred
- Experience purchasing raw materials is strongly preferred, including structural steel, round bar, and raw hardware
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Comfortable using Microsoft Office and standard office systems
- Self-motivated and safety-minded
- Collaborative leader with strong communication skills
- Organized, dependable, and forward-thinking
- Committed to ACECO’s core values and culture
- On site office role with regular interaction on the manufacturing floor
- Full time daytime schedule
- Occasional overtime based on business needs
- Authorization to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship
- Ability to verify identity and employment authorization (Form I-9)
- Eligibility to access information or technology governed by U.S. export control laws (including 10 C.F.R. Part 810, EAR, and/or ITAR), where applicable
- Willingness to undergo a background check in accordance with applicable laws
- Willingness to undergo a pre-employment drug screen in accordance with company policy and randomize drug screens during employment
Ability to meet the posted work schedule and work required hours - Ability to maintain reliable attendance and punctuality
- Willingness to follow all company safety policies and procedures
- Willingness to wear appropriate PPE when in or around the shop areas
- Willingness to complete required safety and compliance trainings
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation
- Ability to maintain professional conduct aligned with company values and expectations
- Ability to work full-time, on-site Monday–Friday, 8:00AM–4:30PM
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)
- Ability to create, track, and maintain accurate purchase orders and purchasing documentation
- Strong attention to detail and data accuracy
- Ability to communicate professionally with suppliers and internal teams
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet time-sensitive deadlines
- Ability to…
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