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Full-time
associate degree, bachelor degree
Posted 8h ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Buyer is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and managing the supply of materials and services for a heavy manufacturing environment. This role involves collaborating with engineering and operations to ensure cost competitiveness, supply continuity, and adherence to quality standards.
Requirements
Candidates should have an associate or bachelor degree and one to two years of related experience in a manufacturing environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, ERP systems, and strong analytical and negotiation skills are required.
Full job description
Company Description
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 pumps.
We are currently looking for a Buyer 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 opening.
Job Description
Position Summary & Objective
The Buyer 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 Buyer partners closely with engineering, operations, quality, and finance to support production schedules and long‑term business objectives.
Essential Functions Performed by the Position
Develop and execute sourcing strategies for raw materials, fabricated components, capital equipment, and specialized services used in heavy manufacturing.
Identify, evaluate, and qualify global and domestic suppliers to ensure capability, capacity, and compliance with technical and quality standards.
Lead supplier negotiations focused on cost reduction, long‑term agreements, risk mitigation, and performance improvement.
Monitor supplier performance using KPIs such as on‑time delivery, quality, and cost competitiveness.
Drive supplier development initiatives to strengthen supply chain resilience and reduce total cost of ownership.
Monitor reporting and ERP system for purchase demand requirements.
Expedite or follow-up on purchases when required and update record if ship dates change.
Negotiate Blanket Orders, with suppliers, for frequently needed materials.
Support logistics and customs activities.
Using data analytics across spend categories to drive organizational decision making through Power BI.
Satisfy ISO 9001 Quality Standard as it applies to purchasing functions.
Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Basic understanding of manufacturing processes, blueprint reading and quality assurance procedures.
Proficient with Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, and Power BI.
Proficient in use of ERP systems to support purchasing activities (Epicor)
Required Education and Experience
Associates degree or Bachelors degree preferred or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience in a job shop or engineered to order manufacturing environment is preferred.
Heavy manufacturing experience preferred.
Licenses or Certifications Required
None
Additional Information
Environment and Working Conditions
Normal office environment; some interaction in a heavy steel fabrication environment to coordinate with manufacturing team members
Travel Requirements (percent)
10%
Disclaimer
This 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 without 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 business need.
Engineering
Our focus is to create designs that maximize turbine capacity and efficiency while eliminating cavitation to meet our customers’ needs. The complete machine is analyzed for each design to ensure the full operating range is optimized. While optimizing unit performance is paramount, our engineers are ever mindful of the need to balance the structural integrity of the unit with the hydraulic performance.
Turbines
American Hydro specializes in the upgrading and refurbishing of Francis, Kaplan, propeller, large pumps, pump-turbines, and Kaplan conversions. Each of our designs is customized to meet specific project requirements including life extension, increased capacity and peak efficiency, elimination of cavitation, and environmentally-friendly technology.
Field Service
American Hydro Field Service Representatives have decades of experience working on all types of hydro equipment. This experience is backed by our team of engineers, which supports our customers through every phase of their project. From mobilization to commissioning, our hydro team is ready to support your needs.
End-to-end Equipment and Services
From new bearing materials to improved wicket gate linkage to modernizing electrical control systems, our turbine upgrade and rehabilitation programs will extend the life of your equipment and create more capacity and efficiency within the layout of your hydro plant. We take a knowledgeable approach to every turbine upgrade and installation with the goal of giving your plant a second life.
MISSION STATEMENT
We are a trusted partner, passionately providing high-quality innovative engineering, manufacturing, and services, to deliver best-in-class single-sourced hydropower solutions, shifting the energy industry towards a sustainable, green future.
American Hydro is ADVANCING HYDROPOWER SOLUTIONS
Offices: 135 Stonewood Rd, York, Pennsylvania 17402, US
HydroHydroelectric ServicesFrancisKaplanPump TurbinePropellerHydro Field ServiceCustom EngineeringHydraulic EngineeringMechanical Engineering
Engineering
Our focus is to create designs that maximize turbine capacity and efficiency while eliminating cavitation to meet our customers’ needs. The complete machine is analyzed for each design to ensure the full operating range is optimized. While optimizing unit performance is paramount, our engineers are ever mindful of the need to balance the structural integrity of the unit with the hydraulic performance.
Turbines
American Hydro specializes in the upgrading and refurbishing of Francis, Kaplan, propeller, large pumps, pump-turbines, and Kaplan conversions. Each of our designs is customized to meet specific project requirements including life extension, increased capacity and peak efficiency, elimination of cavitation, and environmentally-friendly technology.
Field Service
American Hydro Field Service Representatives have decades of experience working on all types of hydro equipment. This experience is backed by our team of engineers, which supports our customers through every phase of their project. From mobilization to commissioning, our hydro team is ready to support your needs.
End-to-end Equipment and Services
From new bearing materials to improved wicket gate linkage to modernizing electrical control systems, our turbine upgrade and rehabilitation programs will extend the life of your equipment and create more capacity and efficiency within the layout of your hydro plant. We take a knowledgeable approach to every turbine upgrade and installation with the goal of giving your plant a second life.
MISSION STATEMENT
We are a trusted partner, passionately providing high-quality innovative engineering, manufacturing, and services, to deliver best-in-class single-sourced hydropower solutions, shifting the energy industry towards a sustainable, green future.
American Hydro is ADVANCING HYDROPOWER SOLUTIONS
Offices: 135 Stonewood Rd, York, Pennsylvania 17402, US
HydroHydroelectric ServicesFrancisKaplanPump TurbinePropellerHydro Field ServiceCustom EngineeringHydraulic EngineeringMechanical Engineering