Buyer, Supply Chain​/Logistics

Location: Waynesboro, PA

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 6 months
• Pay Rate: $27.00 $ 29.00 / Hour (USD)
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

The Buyer should be able to develop suppliers and intercompany plants (feeders), execute savings projects, assure that an adequate supplier is assigned to each purchased item, and support expediting processes with suppliers to assure that direct material is supplied in a proper time and that it will meet the delivery dates to minimize the risk of an inventory stock-out or revenue impact.

The Buyer may also be required to support other supplier-related activities such as quality escalations, ISO requirements, internal projects, and engineering changes related to purchased items.

• Analyze MRP demand and replenish stocks timely.
• Place Purchase Orders (PO / STO) on time to suppliers and feeder plants.
• Get confirmation dates or estimated time of arrivals (ETA) for all POs.
• Assure the correct receipt in our ERP system (SAP).
• Attend Daily Production Meetings.
• Execute on a regular basis the exception messages.
• Align with suppliers/feeders plants requested date in PO/STOs to avoid impacts in Production.
• Review status of open lines and avoid past due of purchase orders.
• Communicate any risk related to purchased items and shortages to Planning and Production area.
• Escalate issues with Global Procurement or Regional Materials through the correct channels (JIRA process).
• Analyze line of balances (LOB) when vendors have issues.
• Analyze monthly forecast and send it to suppliers/feeders plants.
• Assure that problems relating to delivery, pricing, and invoicing are promptly conveyed to the vendor and resolved in a timely manner.
• Monitor vendor performance and on-time delivery for Suppliers.
• Support other areas to assure proper feedback and corrective actions are in place to improve vendor development and deliveries.
• Implement projects related to reducing level of inventory, excess, and obsolete items.
• Resolve discrepancy problems in a timely manner and collaborate with Warehouse and Logistics team to solve them.
• Respond to invoices assigned in Maple (AP discrepancies).

• ERP system experience to purchase material (non-negotiable)
• MRP (materials requirement planning)
• Knowledge of SAP (preferably)
• Experience in a manufacturing planning program and production sequences
• Leadership skills
• Proactive
• Schedule availability
• Team work
• Service attitude
• Ability to work under pressure
• Strong decision-making, communication, analytical, and negotiation skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously

• Bachelor's Degree or 3 years' experience in a purchasing/planning role

• Direct buyer experience in a manufacturing company (metal-mechanic, refrigeration, electronic, or HVAC industry)
• Experience working with Purchasing, Planning, and Production areas
• Fluent English

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

This client is a leading provider of intelligent building solutions, offering a full range of digital systems designed to make buildings safer, more comfortable, efficient, and sustainable. Operating across commercial and industrial markets, the organization serves clients nationwide with technology-driven platforms focused on operational efficiency and mission-critical outcomes. Their teams include procurement specialists, supply chain professionals, engineers, and technology experts who collaborate to deliver integrated building management solutions.

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-08289