Procurement Engineer

Buyer

Position Details

• Job Title: Buyer
• Client: Environmental Tectonics Corporation (ETC)
• Location: Near Philadelphia, PA
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Work Arrangement: Onsite
• Experience Required: 2–5 Years

Role Overview

Environmental Tectonics Corporation (ETC) is seeking a motivated Buyer to support procurement activities for its custom manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate will have experience purchasing machined parts, fabricated components, raw materials, electrical components, and manufacturing supplies while managing supplier relationships and ensuring timely delivery of quality materials.

Key Responsibilities

1. Procurement & Purchasing

• Prepare purchase requisitions and purchase orders.
• Procure:
• • Machined Parts
  • Custom Fabricated Sheet Metal
  • Raw Materials
  • Electrical Components
  • Equipment
  • Tools
  • Manufacturing Supplies
• Ensure timely procurement to meet production schedules.

2. Vendor Management

• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, and purchasing terms.
• Evaluate supplier performance based on quality, cost, and delivery.
• Resolve supplier-related issues and expedite critical orders.

3. Procurement Administration

• Maintain procurement records including:
• • Purchase Orders
  • Pricing History
  • Supplier Performance
  • Delivery Records
  • Inventory Information
• Ensure procurement documentation is accurate and up to date.

4. Technical Purchasing

• Read and interpret:
• • Engineering Drawings
  • Technical Specifications
  • Contract Documents
• Ensure purchased materials meet engineering and quality requirements.

5. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Coordinate with:
• • Engineering
  • Manufacturing
  • Production
  • Quality
  • Suppliers
• Support production schedules through effective material planning.

Required Qualifications

Experience

• 2–5 years of purchasing or procurement experience.
• Experience in:
• • Custom Manufacturing
  • Industrial Manufacturing
  • Fabrication
  • Electrical Components
  • Piping
  • Mechanical Manufacturing

Technical Skills

• Purchase Order Management
• Procurement
• Vendor Management
• Supplier Negotiation
• Inventory Management
• Procurement Documentation
• Contract Review
• Technical Specification Interpretation

Professional Skills

• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Customer service mindset.
• Time management.
• Ability to work independently.
• Attention to detail.

Preferred Industry Experience

• Custom Equipment Manufacturing
• Industrial Manufacturing
• Fabrication
• Electrical Manufacturing
• Mechanical Manufacturing
• Aerospace Manufacturing