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Job Title: Buyer

Department: Operations 

Accountability: This position reports to the Purchasing Manager

Responsibilities: 

• Utilize demand inputs, sales order requirements, forecast data, and supply planning information to develop, maintain, and communicate inventory and replenishment plans that support customer orders, lead time programs, and production needs.
• Manage the end-to-end sourcing process, including supplier research, request for quote activity, cost analysis, negotiation, supplier evaluation, and final supplier selection.
• Purchase components, production materials, and tooling across multiple commodity categories, including injection molded plastics, machined parts, sheet metal, stampings, electronics, silk screening, assemblies, and hardware.
• Apply analytical tools, reporting methods, and supply chain metrics to identify issues, evaluate root causes, resolve purchasing and planning problems, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Analyze complex forecasting, usage, inventory, and supplier lead time data to develop procurement strategies that balance cost, service level, inventory investment, and supply continuity.
• Coordinate the timely resolution of sourcing, supplier quality, delivery, and pricing issues that could impact material availability, production schedules, or customer commitments.
• Review and process engineering change orders by coordinating purchasing activities, supplier communication, material disposition, and system updates as required.
• Analyze slow-moving, excess, and obsolete inventory; prepare reporting and recommendations to support inventory reduction, disposition planning, and improved working capital management.
• Support cost reduction initiatives by identifying savings opportunities, evaluating alternative sources, negotiating favorable terms, and contributing to best-in-class supply cost performance.
• Participate as a member of cross-functional product development teams by supporting supplier selection, material readiness, cost analysis, and launch-related purchasing activities for new products.
• Process defective, rejected, or nonconforming parts for return to suppliers by coordinating documentation, return material authorization activity, credits, replacements, and follow-up actions.
• Compile and maintain supplier scorecard data to evaluate supplier performance, including delivery, quality, responsiveness, cost competitiveness, and conformance to company requirements.
• Assist with domestic and international sourcing efforts, including supplier communication, quotation review, lead time analysis, logistics considerations, and coordination with internal stakeholders.
• Prepare, review, and reconcile monthly departmental expense reports to ensure accuracy, completeness, appropriate approvals, and alignment with company procedures.
• Ensure purchasing activities comply with company policies, procedures, quality standards, approval requirements, and applicable regulatory or customer requirements.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
• Minimum of five years of experience in purchasing, procurement, material planning, supply chain, or a related operations function.
• Demonstrated experience purchasing or sourcing components such as injection molded plastics, machined parts, sheet metal, stampings, electronics, silk screening, assemblies, and/or hardware.
• Ability to collect, interpret, assimilate, and synthesize data from multiple sources into clear, relevant business information and actionable recommendations.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adjust effectively in a fast-paced, timeline-driven environment.
• Working knowledge of product life cycle processes, including new product introduction, engineering changes, phase-in/phase-out planning, and end-of-life inventory considerations.
• Strong attention to detail, accountability, organizational skills, professional judgment, and a demonstrated desire to learn, improve, and grow professionally.
• Excellent listening, verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to communicate professionally with suppliers, internal teams, and management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, with strong Microsoft Excel skills for data analysis, reporting, and purchasing-related tracking.
• Strong problem-solving, collaboration, follow-up, and relationship-building skills.

Requirements Continued:

• Proficiency with ERP or MRP systems is required; experience with Intuitive and/or Visual software is preferred.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical computations and apply them accurately to purchasing, inventory, cost, and reporting activities.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow written and verbal instructions in English. 
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment while communicating clearly, respectfully, and professionally with internal and external stakeholders.
• Visual requirements include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus as needed to perform job duties.

Work Environment – Office:

• Work is primarily performed in a professional office environment using standard office equipment, including a computer, telephone, printer, copier, and other business systems.
• The position may occasionally require access to manufacturing, warehouse, or production areas; all applicable safety procedures, visitor requirements, and personal protective equipment requirements must be followed.

Company Details

Havis is at the forefront of revolutionizing industries by unlocking the full potential of technology to drive productivity and enhance safety through innovative mobility solutions. We take pride in being the trusted partner of choice for technology providers, enabling them to move business forward in a wide range of industries, such as Retail & Hospitality, Public Safety, Energy & Utilities, Warehouse & Distribution, Field Operations, Transportation & Logistics, Healthcare, and Military Defense.

Havis designs and manufactures market-leading Computing, Mounting, Power, and Transport Solutions. Our engineering and product development centers serve as the backbone of our commitment to excellence. With a team of highly-skilled engineers who have a deep understanding of design, manufacturing processes, and cutting-edge technologies, Havis consistently delivers products that set our market and industry standards and exceed customer expectations. Our state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities complement our engineering capabilities, allowing us to bring our design concepts to life with precision and efficiency. Our focus on quality and rigorous testing protocols ensures that our products are built to withstand the demands of real-world applications.

We are a dynamic and customer-focused company that continuously strives to meet and exceed the evolving needs of our valued customers. We firmly believe that collaboration lies at the heart of successful partnerships, and we actively engage with our clients to understand their unique requirements, challenges, and goals. By fostering open lines of communication, we work together to develop innovative solutions that drive safety, productivity, and, ultimately, customer satisfaction. Havis collaborates with partners and customers to provide product information, installation support, updates on industry testing and validation requirements to solve diverse challenges in the field.

Havis, Inc. -  Website: www.havis.com 

• Headquartered in Warminster, PA 
• ISO 9001 and 14001 Certified - Quality Management System 
• Fast growing company in a niche, growing marketplace 
• Company offers Health, Dental, Vision and 401(k) Plan with employer match 
• 100% employer paid STD, LTD and Life & ADD benefits
• Generous paid time off (PTO) and holiday benefits
• Competitive pay commensurate with education, skills, and experience

Prepared by:  Human Resources

Approved by:   Purchasing Manager