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Procurement Analyst
Salary: $55,000 - $70,000 per year, depending on experience
Location: York, PA, USA
Type: Full-time, on-site
Benefits: Full medical, dental, vision coverage, 401K with match, generous PTO
Company Descriptio
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Steeped in a tradition of hydropower, American Hydro is a leading supplier and installer of large equipment for the hydro electric industry, specializing in design, engineering, precision CNC manufacture, upgrades and servicing of high-performance, hydro-turbines and large pump
s.We are currently looking for a Procurement Analyst to add to our team located at our York, PA facility. We are a tight-knit group that takes a great deal of pride in what we produce. If you are a detail-oriented, hardworking Mechanical Engineer who is looking for a place to call home, we invite you to apply for this openin
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Job Descript
ion
Position Summary & Objec
tiveThe Procurement Analyst is a strategic procurement professional responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and managing the supply of materials, components, and services required for a heavy fabricating manufacturing environment. This role oversees complex, high‑value purchasing activities across a global supply base, ensuring cost competitiveness, supply continuity, and adherence to quality and delivery requirements. The Procurement Analyst partners closely with engineering, operations, quality, and finance to support production schedules and long‑term business objecti
ves.Essential Functions Performed by the Posit
- ion Develop and execute sourcing strategies for raw materials, fabricated components, capital equipment, and specialized services used in heavy manufactur
- ing.Identify, evaluate, and qualify global and domestic suppliers to ensure capability, capacity, and compliance with technical and quality standa
- rds.Lead supplier negotiations focused on cost reduction, long‑term agreements, risk mitigation, and performance improvem
- ent.Monitor supplier performance using KPIs such as on‑time delivery, quality, and cost competitiven
- ess.Drive supplier development initiatives to strengthen supply chain resilience and reduce total cost of owners
- hip.Monitor reporting and ERP system for purchase demand requireme
- nts.Expedite or follow-up on purchases when required and update record if ship dates cha
- nge.Negotiate Blanket Orders, with suppliers, for frequently needed materi
- als.Support logistics and customs activit
- ies.Using data analytics across spend categories to drive organizational decision making through Power
- BI.Satisfy ISO 9001 Quality Standard as it applies to purchasing functi
ons.
Qualifica
tions
Knowledge, Skills, and Abi
- litiesExcellent interpersonal and negotiation
- skillsExcellent organizational skills and attention to
- detailStrong analytical and problem-solving
- skillsBasic understanding of manufacturing processes, blueprint reading and quality assurance proce
- dures.Proficient with Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, and Pow
- er BI.Proficient in use of ERP systems to support purchasing activities (E
picor)Required Education and Expe
- rienceAssociates degree or Bachelors degree preferred or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and exper
- ience.Experience in a job shop or engineered to order manufacturing environment is pref
- erred.Heavy manufacturing experience pref
erred.Licenses or Certifications Re
- quir
edNone
Additional info
rmation
Environment and Working Co
- nditionsNormal office environment; some interaction in a heavy steel fabrication environment to coordinate with manufacturing team
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isclaimerThis job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or withou
t notice.
Industrious Group and its subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit and busi
Salary : $55,000 - $70,000