Buyer / Supply Chain / Procurement / Inventory

At Hydraulic Technologies , every component matters. Every delivery matters.

We're looking for a highly motivated Buyer who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoys solving complex supply chain challenges. If you're analytical, proactive, and passionate about driving operational excellence, this is an opportunity to make a visible impact on production performance, customer satisfaction, and business growth.

You'll be a key supply chain partner, collaborating across Planning, Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Customer Service to ensure the right materials are available at the right time while continuously improving supplier performance and inventory effectiveness.

What You'll Do Manage the day-to-day procurement of materials and services that support production and customer commitments.

Create, issue, and manage purchase orders while ensuring supplier compliance with delivery requirements.

Track supplier performance and proactively address delivery issues before they impact operations.

Expedite critical materials to keep production schedules on track.

Be a Strategic Supply Chain Partner Work closely with Planning, Operations, and Customer Service to align purchasing activities with production priorities.

Identify material shortages and supply risks and develop solutions before they become business problems.

Help optimize inventory levels while maintaining material availability to meet customer demand.

Monitor supplier quality, responsiveness, lead times, and delivery performance.

Help identify opportunities to reduce costs, improve processes, and increase operational efficiency.

Turn Data into Decisions Analyze purchasing, inventory, and supplier performance data.

Maintain accurate information within SAP and other business systems.

Contribute to supply chain performance improvements through data-driven problem solving.

What Success Looks Like You'll make an impact by helping improve:

Supplier quality performance

Overall SQDC performance (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost)

What You Bring Required Qualifications 2+ years of supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment.

Strong understanding of inventory management, safety stock strategies, and replenishment practices.

Advanced analytical skills and strong Excel proficiency.

Preferred Qualifications Experience in hydraulic, aerospace, automotive, or other high-mix manufacturing environments.

SAP experience.

Power BI experience.

Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Theory of Constraints (TOC), and Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP).

The Traits That Will Help You Thrive We're looking for someone who is:

Detail-oriented with exceptional data accuracy.

Able to influence outcomes and build partnerships across teams.

At Hydraulic Technologies, you'll join a team that values: Quality. You’ll have the opportunity to work on meaningful challenges, build strong supplier partnerships, and directly influence manufacturing performance in an organization committed to operational excellence.

Why You’ll Love Working Here At Hydraulic Technologies, we believe our employees are our greatest asset. In addition to meaningful work and opportunities to make an impact, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and future.

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

Career Development and Growth Opportunities

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Ready to help shape the future of manufacturing supply chains?