Buyer - Manufacturing
Listed on 2026-10-14
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Supply Chain/Logistics
Procurement / Purchasing
Location: Souderton
Ipsen USA is the industry leader for versatile heat treatment systems and advanced process technology. Our advanced equipment is developed for Aerospace, Automotive, Energy, Medical, Tool & Die, and other various industries across the globe.
Ipsen International Inc
Description:
Ipsen is a Drug Free Workplace.
- Day‑One Benefits Enjoy our full benefits package starting your very first day???no waiting period required.
- 401(k) with Company Match We invest in your future with a generous 401(k) plan and company contributions to grow your savings faster.
- Paid Time Off Recharge and take the time you need with our competitive vacation package, paid holidays and PTO.
- Tuition Reimbursement We support your growth. Advance your education and career with our tuition assistance program.
Under the supervision of the Purchasing Manager and/or under the guidance of senior purchasing staff the Buyer I assists with the procurement of goods and services of limited financial scope. This may include raw materials, tools, machine parts, weldments, equipment, electrical components/supplies, MRO, and other supplies for the organization. Assists the Purchasing Manager and/or senior purchasing staff with contract management, contract negotiation, and preparation of purchase orders as requested.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities- Accurately enters and processes purchase orders in a timely manner.
- Record purchase order acknowledgments and update PO discrepancies.
- Works with quality assurance to render disposition on defective parts and supplier feedback.
- Expedite and perform procurement activities to ensure the organization's current and anticipated demand for products and materials (stock and non-stock) are met and in alignment with Ipsen???s purchasing strategies.
- Maintains a 90% or higher (as set by department head) on‑time average.
- Communicates with vendors in meeting production requirements through expediting, rescheduling, changing, or canceling of purchased items.
- Select products for purchase through knowledge, history, supplier profile, supplier survey, engineering recommendation, and/or senior purchasing staff recommendation.
- Communicates effectively with all departments coordinating acceptable quality and delivery of purchased material.
- Work directly in support of line operations and in collaboration with department managers, engineers or.
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Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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