Buyer

Job Category Production Management, Purchasing Employee Type Regular Exempt Job Summary Are you a strategic thinker who enjoys building strong supplier relationships, solving supply chain challenges and ensuring materials are available when they're needed most? Human Active Technology (HAT) is looking for a Buyer who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and takes pride in balancing cost, quality and delivery to keep operations running efficiently. As a key member of our Supply Chain team, you'll manage supplier partnerships, execute purchasing strategies and collaborate across departments to support production, inventory and new product initiatives. What You'll Do Based in our Easton, PA headquarters, the Buyer is responsible for sourcing materials, managing supplier performance and ensuring the timely procurement of components that support our manufacturing operations. In this role, you will: Manage the purchasing lifecycle for assigned commodities, including supplier selection, quotations, purchase orders and order follow-up. Negotiate pricing, lead times and commercial terms while maintaining high standards for quality and service. Monitor inventory demand and planning requirements, communicating forecast and schedule changes with suppliers. Partner with Planning, Production, Engineering, Quality, Receiving and Accounts Payable to resolve supply, quality and invoice issues. Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships while evaluating supplier performance for cost, quality and on-time delivery. Maintain accurate purchasing records and ensure data integrity within the ERP/MRP system. Support engineering changes, new product introductions and continuous improvement initiatives. Identify opportunities to improve inventory performance, reduce total cost and strengthen supply chain efficiency. Exercise sound judgment, proactively solve problems and make informed decisions in a dynamic manufacturing environment. What We're Looking For We're looking for someone who combines analytical thinking with strong communication skills and enjoys working cross-functionally to deliver results. Qualifications Associate degree in Business, Supply Chain or a related field required; Bachelor's degree preferred. Minimum of two (2) years of purchasing or procurement experience in a manufacturing environment. Working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems and purchasing best practices. Strong negotiation organizational and problem-solving skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build effective internal and external relationships. Highly organized, detail-oriented, adaptable and able to manage multiple priorities. Self-motivated with the ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment. Who We Are HAT is a rapidly growing manufacturer of monitor mounting solutions, height-adjustable tables and other ergonomic office products. We specialize in custom manufacturing and are known for our creative solutions and exceptional product quality. Headquartered in Easton, PA, we also have offices and showrooms in California, New York City, Chicago and the Netherlands. Why Join HAT? Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental and vision insurance Disability insurance and supplemental benefits for financial security 401(k) retirement plan with company contributions Paid time off, including vacation, personal days and holidays Opportunity to make a direct impact in a growing manufacturing organization Collaborative, team-oriented culture focused on innovation and continuous improvement Professional growth and career development opportunities At HAT, we're passionate about creating innovative workplace solutions through collaboration, quality and continuous improvement. If you're ready to build strong supplier partnerships and make a meaningful impact on a growing organization, we'd love to hear from you. #J-18808-Ljbffr