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Buyer / Procurement Specialist
Location: Mt. Crawford, VA | On-site, Full-Time
Power Monitors, Inc. (PMI) designs, develops, and manufactures industry-leading power quality tools used by electrical professionals worldwide. From our Mt. Crawford, VA facility in the Shenandoah Valley, we build every product with precision, collaboration, and pride.
We’re seeking a Buyer / Procurement Specialist who is proactive, organized, and committed to maintaining the material flow that keeps production running efficiently. This role blends MRP discipline, supplier coordination, and hands-on verification on the manufacturing floor. It’s a balance of planning and action—tracking details digitally while staying closely connected to what’s happening in production. We value individuals who don’t just react to problems, but investigate root causes, ask the right questions, and prevent issues before they occur.
What You’ll Do
- Review vendor updates, confirm open POs, and plan daily purchases
- Buy electronic components, mechanical parts, and facility/MRO supplies
- Compare vendor quotes and issue POs for best cost, quality, and delivery
- Track orders, lead times, and receipts in NetSuite and shared logs
- Communicate daily with suppliers to keep deliveries on schedule
- Work with engineering and production to verify part needs or substitutions
- Analyze usage and lead-time data to guide stocking and cost decisions
- Assist with inventory counts, shipping coverage, or light material prep as needed
What You’ll Bring
- Associate’s degree (A.A.S.) or higher; 2–3 years in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain (manufacturing preferred)
- Logical, data-driven thinker who can balance cost, quantity, and timing
- Comfortable managing 10–40 purchase orders per week and multiple vendors
- Skilled in Excel, Outlook, and ERP/MRP systems (NetSuite a plus)
- Excellent communicator and follow-through finisher
Company Benefits:
- Medical Insurance
- Company Funded Health Savings Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Supplemental Insurance
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
- Paid Leave
- 401(k) Retirement plan with Company match
- Education Reimbursement
- 529 College Savings Contribution Matching
Power Monitors, Inc. is the leading manufacturer of power quality analyzers and wireless power quality test equipment for residential, commercial, retail, institutional, industrial, and substation applications. We provide a wide range of services including 24/7 Tech Support, industry-leading power quality training, and a robust line of compact, wireless power quality test equipment and software. With a commitment to fantastic customer service, we have been helping electrical utilities and their customers detect, measure, and remediate power quality issues worldwide since 1986.
Power Monitors, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary : $50,000 - $100,000