Engineering Lab Buyer/Planner
2 days ago
Description JOB DESCRIPTION POSITION: Engineering Lab Buyer/Planner LOCATION: Engineering LabREPORTS TO: Materials Control Lead Position Summary We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Buyer/Planner/Scheduler to support our Research and Development Engineering Laboratory operations. This role combines procurement expertise with strategic planning and scheduling coordination to ensure seamless project execution and optimal resource utilization. The successful candidate will manage complex procurement processes for specialized equipment and materials while coordinating project timelines and resource allocation across multiple R&D initiatives.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 projectsUse 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 protocolsOther duties as assigned by Material Controls Lead.Requirements: (Education, Experience and Personal Attributes) 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 kanbanExperience with Information M3 ERP system (Profound, BPCS)
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Buyer/Planner
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Easton, PA, United States Victaulic Full timeDescription JOB DESCRIPTION POSITION: Buyer/Planner (Outside Processing/Indirect) LOCATION: Engineering Lab REPORTS TO: Materials Control Lead Position Summary We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Buyer/Planner/Scheduler to support our Research and Development Engineering Laboratory operations. This role combines procurement expertise with...
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Buyer/Planner
3 days ago
Easton, PA, United States Victaulic Full timeDescription JOB DESCRIPTION POSITION: Buyer/Planner (Outside Processing/Indirect) LOCATION: Engineering Lab REPORTS TO: Materials Control Lead Position Summary We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Buyer/Planner/Scheduler to support our Research and Development Engineering Laboratory operations. This role combines procurement expertise with...
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Planner/Buyer
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Easton, PA, United States Accurate Personnel Full timeJob DescriptionHIRING IMMEDIATELY: PLANNER/BUYER IN EASTON, PA Accurate Personnel is hiring immediately for a Planner/Buyer to join our client in Easton, PA. This individual is responsible for managing the procurement and planning of materials to ensure production and operational needs are met. The individual will have a bachelor's degree in supply chain,...
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Production Planner/Buyer
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Easton, Pennsylvania, United States CryoConcepts LP Full timeCryoConcepts LP develops, manufactures, and sells cryosurgical and cryotherapeutic products worldwide. Our products are used by consumers as well as medical, aesthetic, and veterinary professionals ).The company is seeking an energetic professional who is technically strong to join our supply chain and production planning team. The ideal candidate will have...
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Buyer (Inventory Planner)
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Easton, PA, United States Allied Personnel Services Full timeAllied Personnel Services is seeking candidates for a Buyer/Planner opening! This temp to hire opportunity offers full time hours. Pay is $29.00-35.00/hr based on experience. Check you match the skill requirements for this role, as well as associated experience, then apply with your CV below. In this role you will schedule production and purchase...
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Engineering Lab Technician
4 weeks ago
Easton, United States Victaulic Full timeDescription Position: Engineering Lab Technician Location: Engineering Laboratory Reports to: Engineering Technical Lead Scope: Working in an Engineering Research and Development Laboratory,assisting the technical staff with testing and evaluating components and prototypes. Perform all functions necessary to maintain raw and processed material inventory...
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Engineering Lab Technician
1 week ago
Easton, United States Victaulic Full timeDescription Position: Engineering Lab Technician Location:Engineering LaboratoryReports to:Engineering Technical LeadScope:Working in an Engineering Research and Development Laboratory,assisting the technical staff with testing and evaluating components and prototypes. Perform all functions necessary to maintain raw and processed material inventory levels....
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Engineering Lab Technician
7 days ago
Easton, United States Victaulic Full timeDescription JOB DESCRIPTIONPosition:Engineering Lab Technician Location:Engineering LaboratoryReports to:Engineering Technical LeadScope:Working in an Engineering Research and Development Laboratory,assisting the technical staff with testing and evaluating components and prototypes. Perform all functions necessary to maintain raw and processed material...
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Indirect Buyer
3 weeks ago
Easton, United States Victaulic Full timeIndirect BuyerThe Indirect Buyer is primarily responsible for issuing purchase orders for Maintenance Repair Operations (MRO), Research & Development (R&D), Corporate Services and Capital Expenditures (CapEx) and ensuring timely delivery of Purchase Orders. Managing outside vendor operations to ensure finished good on-time delivery. The individual should be...
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Technical Lead Engineering Lab- 2nd Shift
2 days ago
Easton, United States Victaulic Full timeDescription Position:Engineering Lab Technical LeadLocation:Corporate Engineering LaboratoryReports to:Manager – Engineering LabScope:Working in an Engineering R&D laboratory with the responsibility of providing leadership and technical direction to a team of technicians/model makers. Experience and working knowledge of Victaulic products, industrial/lab...
