About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Engineering.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

This is an entry-level Buyer / Purchasing role supporting a confidential client in medical device manufacturing. You will plan and procure materials to support the production schedule, maintain inventory targets, and support purchasing processes to ensure timely, compliant delivery of components.

• Plan and procure materials based on MRP output to meet production schedules and inventory goals
• Issue and maintain purchase orders (MRP and MRO), set delivery requirements and payment terms
• Communicate with vendors on pricing, lead times, expedited deliveries, and invoicing issues
• Monitor inventory levels, support cycle counts and annual physical inventories
• Generate and publish regular reports (inventory forecasts, PPV actuals/forecasts, supplier scorecards)
• Support cost-improvement and PPV initiatives; assist with supplier scorecards and performance tracking
• Participate in daily production meetings and collaborate with Materials, Accounts Payable, and Production teams
• Follow SOPs, cGMP, and ISO-related supplier control requirements; draft procurement specification updates when needed

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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, engineering, or related field OR equivalent experience
• 0–3 years in procurement/planning OR demonstrated aptitude for procurement/planning tasks (posting lists 3+ years preferred)
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (required) and strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Demonstrated communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• Understanding of planning systems, lead times, and manufacturing processes
• Working knowledge of ISO-13485 supplier controls or experience in a regulated manufacturing environment
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. (U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents)

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Preferred / Nice-to-Have

• 3+ years’ experience as Buyer / Planner (preferred)
• Experience developing cost standards, vendor selection, price negotiation, and purchase order system maintenance
• Experience with data/cost analytics and PPV / CIP project support

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Compensation & Logistics

• Pay rate: $20–$25 per hour
• Employment type: Contract (W2); full-time, 1st shift
• Duration: 3 months (with potential for extension depending on client needs)
• Location: On-site — Zelienople, PA
• Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S.

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Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Typical manufacturing/plant environment; duties include extended periods of standing, walking, and sitting
• May occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds
• Reasonable accommodations available for qualified individuals with disabilities
• Mental demand: moderate to high concentration due to volume/complexity of work

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Tools & Systems

• ERP / MRP systems (required)
• Microsoft Office (Excel proficiency required)
• Familiarity with quality systems and ISO/cGMP expectations in manufacturing

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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