Buyer - Full time - Supply Chain Purchasing

Are you a procurement professional who thrives on building supplier relationships and delivering results? Join our Process Equipment Division (PED) as a Procurement Specialist , where you'll source high-quality products, negotiate supplier agreements, and help ensure cost, quality, and delivery expectations are met. This full-time, permanent position is based at our Jefferson Hills, PA facility.

As a Procurement Specialist, you will partner with suppliers and internal teams to source outsourced products that meet our quality and performance standards. You will leverage your negotiation skills to secure competitive pricing, favorable terms, and reliable delivery schedules that support both business and customer needs.

Coordinate Supply Chain activities with Product Managers and Material Control to maximize value for KJLC

Respond to pricing and delivery inquiries for non-stocked items in support of sales and production requirements

Analyze demand, inventory, and spend data to optimize stocking levels, drive supplier consolidation, and improve purchasing efficiency

Negotiate with new and existing suppliers to achieve optimal pricing, lead times, quality, packaging, and service levels

Develop and maintain supplier relationships through audits, inspections, performance reviews, and ongoing negotiations

Create and manage purchase orders to support sales orders, production requirements, and inventory replenishment

Maintain accurate planning data, including item master information, purchase order delivery dates, and inventory management systems such as JIT, MRP, and e-commerce tools

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or related field or equivalent in experience.

At least 3 years of experience and/or education in procurement and inventory management.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office specifically Excel and ERP Systems.

Working knowledge of purchasing techniques including RFQs, blanket orders and product demand discounts that improve strategic costing capabilities.

CPIM (Certified Production and Inventory Management)

CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional)

Lesker Company is a global leader in vacuum technology and advanced manufacturing, supporting critical industries semiconductor, aerospace, medical, and optical. Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. KJLC is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities (unless doing so will result in undue hardship).