Buyer

Job Description

Job Description

 

BUYER - POWER SUPPLY CHAIN

Hackettstown, New Jersey | 100% Onsite

Help drive the flow of materials that power critical manufacturing operations. Partner with suppliers, production, engineering, and planning teams to ensure the right materials are available at the right time while supporting cost, quality, and delivery objectives.

WHY WORK FOR ASTRODYNE TDI?

Join a collaborative supply chain team where your work directly impacts production performance, customer satisfaction, and business growth. As a Buyer, you will play a key role in managing material availability, developing supplier relationships, and supporting new product introductions.

Visible Impact: Ensure production teams have the materials needed to meet customer commitments.

Strategic Supplier Partnerships: Work with domestic and international suppliers to improve pricing, delivery, and overall performance.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with planning, engineering, logistics, and production teams to solve supply chain challenges.

Growth Opportunity: Expand your procurement and supply chain expertise while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

ROLE OVERVIEW

Astrodyne TDI is seeking a detail-oriented Buyer to support the Power Business Unit's procurement operations. Reporting to the Supply Chain Supervisor, this position is responsible for sourcing materials, managing supplier relationships, negotiating pricing, and maintaining material requirements planning (MRP) accuracy. The successful candidate will ensure uninterrupted material flow while supporting production schedules, engineering requirements, and new product introductions.

WHAT YOU WILL OWN

• Maintain MRP integrity through data updates within the ERP system.

• Assist with forecasting raw material requirements.

• Analyze material shortages and MRP outputs to proactively address supply risks.

• Create, issue, and actively manage purchase orders while maintaining accurate ERP records.

• Expedite materials based on customer demand and production schedule requirements.

• Source and qualify suppliers that meet pricing, quality, and delivery expectations.

• Negotiate pricing and commercial terms with key suppliers to support cost reduction initiatives.

• Collaborate with planning, engineering, logistics, and manufacturing teams to support business objectives.

• Monitor supplier performance and resolve supply chain issues impacting operations.

WHAT YOU BRING - REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.

• Experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or related functions preferred.

• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.

• Experience working with ERP systems and material planning processes.

• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to work onsite in Hackettstown, New Jersey.

PREFERRED BACKGROUND

• Experience supporting manufacturing or industrial environments.

• Knowledge of MRP, inventory management, and material planning processes.

• Experience sourcing raw materials and managing supplier relationships.

• Familiarity with forecasting and demand planning concepts.

• Experience negotiating pricing and supplier agreements.

BENEFITS

Astrodyne believes in supporting employees both inside and outside of work. The competitive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, a 401(k) with company match, employer-paid life and disability insurance, wellness resources, Employee Assistance Program support, and tax-advantaged savings options.

READY TO POWER WHAT IS NEXT?

If you enjoy procurement, supplier management, and supporting manufacturing operations in a fast-paced environment, apply today and become part of a team that helps deliver innovative power solutions to customers around the world.

Astrodyne TDI is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by applicable law.

NOTICE TO THIRD-PARTY AGENCIES

Astrodyne TDI does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Astrodyne TDI will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. Any unsolicited resumes are deemed the property of Astrodyne TDI.

AAP/EEO Statement

Astrodyne TDI is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

 

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

Please note that Astrodyne TDI does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Astrodyne TDI will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Astrodyne TDI explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Astrodyne TDI.