Purchasing Specialist

The Conrad Company, a fast growing, award-winning family-owned business located in York, PA is seeking a highly motivated, forward-thinking Purchasing Specialist to join the supply chain department at the PennAir facility.  Since 1968, PennAir has helped people in manufacturing and construction with pneumatics, hydraulics and automation. 

Responsibilities    

• Daily Execution of Sourcing, Quoting, Purchasing, Order Acknowledgement Activities
• ERP Replenish and MRP system review
• Supplier management and Follow Up- On-Time Delivery, Quality, Cost, Lead Time
• Supplier follow up and Expediting as necessary
• Inventory planning and replenishment levels regular evaluation and optimization
• ERP Supplier and Pricing master data updating
• Drive cost savings through alternative sourcing, blanket and bulk buy Pos, negotiations with suppliers, tariff cost mitigation and so on
• Support initiatives to improve carrying cost and inventory turns through management of obsolescence and aged slow moving inventory
• Support business units with material planning and forecasting 
• Cross-functional department coordination and support
• Implement new workflows and process improvements for management and planning of inventory, distribution and production orders 
• Improve ERP/MRP system and daily purchasing processes and share with current employees on best practices 

• Minimum 5 years of experience in the Distribution and/or Manufacturing industry in purchasing and planning roles
• Strong background in purchasing and planning with an understanding of ERP/MRP systems, procurement best practices; Acumatica ERP/MRP system experienced is desired
• Demonstrates ability to improve workflows and processes for purchase order management, material planning inventory management and replenishment 
• Demonstrates ability to have leadership potential and collaborative team player mindset
• Understanding of supply chain KPIs, supplier management and performance 

The Conrad Company offers a competitive compensation package including 401(k) Plan, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability insurance, and PTO. We are community-minded and encourage our associates to be active in volunteering.