HPS

About HPS, Inc.:

HPS, Inc., a leader in seal design and supply, is seeking a Buyer. Solving technical problems, delivering the best solutions, and providing excellent customer service is a top priority for our organization. We offer competitive wages, paid time off, company holidays, a comprehensive benefits package, and a department-wide, uncapped, quarterly commission program. Founded in 1975, HPS Inc. is a family-owned business, staffed by a team of professionals in a collaborative environment to support OEMs and component manufacturers in fluid power, process, and automation industries with innovative seal design and supply. If you are an outgoing, energetic salesperson looking to utilize your technical skills to identify and solve customer issues, reach out today!

Why Choose HPS, Inc.?

HPS, Inc. recognizes that a well-rounded, fulfilled team member knows their value, purpose, and is given the opportunity to make a difference with their work. We value work-life balance through generous paid time off, company-wide breaks during paid holidays, and the belief that our best work happens when we’re together. HPS feeds employees’ minds with specialized paid training and tuition assistance benefits after applicable waiting periods, and their bodies with our legendary “Bagel Fridays” and unlimited snacks and drinks throughout the office and warehouse.

Position Overview:

Our Buyer, reporting to our Supply Chain manager, will source goods and materials for the business, negotiate with suppliers, and ensure quality and timely delivery. Also, the Buyer will manage budgets and inventory to ensure customer service level goals are met or exceeded.

The Buyer will be responsible for:

• Creating and managing purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies.
• Obtaining supplier purchase order acknowledgement.
• Updating shipment/delivery dates and expediting purchase orders.
• Negotiating prices, terms, and delivery schedules with suppliers.
• Monitoring inventory levels to ensure adequate stock.
• Identifying and addressing potential stockouts or backorders.
• Managing inbound purchase orders against changing demands to eliminate unnecessary inventory where possible.
• Working with suppliers and internal stakeholders to address any quality issues.
• Managing budgets and costs associated with purchasing including but not limited to, on hand inventory, inventory turns and purchase price variance.
• Working with Finance/Accounting for reconciliation of invoices.
• Analyzing spending patterns and identifying opportunities for cost savings.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers.
• Negotiating contracts and ensuring compliance.
• Maintaining accurate records of purchases, pricing, and deliveries, ensuring data integrity.
• Preparing purchase order and inventory reports.
• Actively participate in joint cross-functional team meetings to address and resolve customer delivery issues.
• Actively participate in root cause analysis and problem-solving activities to achieve metric targets.
• Solving supply chain problems.
• Assisting Supply Chain Manager in other projects as necessary.

The ideal candidate is:

• Curious, persistent, and eager to proactively and strategically get in front of supply chain issues.
• Self-motivated, organized, and goal-driven with a team-oriented mindset.
• A strong communicator to effectively own HPS’ value-based relationship with domestic and international manufacturing partners, as well as colleagues in cross-functional activities across all levels of the organization.
• A creative problem solver, with Root Cause Analysis (RCA) experience, who works to clearly identify the problem which we are attempting to solve.
• An advanced Microsoft Excel user with a focus on date analytics and the presentation of the results to all levels of the organization.
• Experience with Lean Supply Chain principles and tools.

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in buying, preferably with a technical/industrial product.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent work experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365, including extreme proficiency in MS Excel.
• Ability to work independently and thrive in a demanding environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English.
• Ability to process internal and external requests in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while maintaining a professional demeanor.
• Ability to pass pre-employment screening, which includes a drug test and a background check.
• Ability to work onsite 8:30am – 5:00pm EST Monday-Friday, with remote flexibility available by exception for extenuating circumstances.
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. and will not require sponsorship.

HPS Inc. offers:

• Competitive wages (DOE) plus quarterly Company bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits package includes medical, Rx, dental, vision, paid parental leave, STD, LTD, 401K and HSA.
• Training and Tuition Assistance benefits
• Generous paid time off plus company paid holidays and floating holidays.

Join us: If you are a driven, supply chain professional with a passion for excellence and strong supplier relationships, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to join a collaborative, family-owned company where your expertise can make an immediate impact!