Buyer

Purchasing/Procurement Indiana, Pennsylvania


Description

Who We Are:  

IPS opened its doors in 2007 to become the industry's leading service provider, offering single-source electromechanical and power management solutions to enhance the reliability of critical infrastructure. Today, IPS has the industry's largest network of remanufacturing locations, distribution centers, and field service offices across North America and the United Kingdom, serving over 30,000 customer locations across a wide range of end uses, including power generation, utilities, water and wastewater, petrochemicals, air separation, oil and gas, metals, mining, paper, aggregates, cement, hospitals, universities, commercial buildings, and data centers. 


IPS offers excellent career growth opportunities and is expanding its talented workforce to meet rising demand. By joining IPS, you'll learn from industry experts and discover your potential while being part of a team committed to our shared values: Safety, Integrity, Teamwork, Accountability, Customer Focus, and Entrepreneurial Spirit. 

 

Responsibilities and Expectations:

As a Buyer for IPS, you will be handling the day-to-day purchasing of materials and supplies in a timely manner as required. Additionally, in this role, you will be responsible for ensuring appropriate inventory levels, vendor pricing negotiations and the timeliness of products from vendors and customers products to the service center. Responsibilities may include: 

  • Order parts for jobs promptly, as advised by service center departments 
  • Collaborate with technicians to ensure the proper products and parts are ordered. 
  • Maintain procurement records such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality or performance, and inventories 
  • Resolve or assist in resolving all price and/or ordering discrepancies relative to purchased materials, incoming shipments, and outside invoices 
  • Continually look for ways to improve the efficiency of the supply chain 
  • Be professional especially when representing the company during phone or personal contact with outside vendors, customers or service providers, etc. Participate in the Continuous Improvement Process Systems

Qualifications and Competencies: 

  • High school diploma with industrial purchasing experience preferred 
  • Strong computer skills required 
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to follow directions 
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and follow standardized work procedures 
  • Ability to communicate effectively at all levels 
  • Strong and professional customer focus 
  • Ability to work overtime as needed
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills 

Benefits:  

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 401k Employer Match
  • On-the-job training
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program 
  • Medical, Dental and Vision plans
  • Safety shoe & glasses reimbursement
  • And more!

IPS is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or veteran status.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation. As a federal contractor, our company is committed to maintaining a safe and drug-free workplace. Candidates for this position are required to complete a pre-employment drug screen successfully. The drug screening process will include testing for substances that may impair one's ability to perform the job safely and effectively.

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