Job description

Pelletron, part of the IPEG Industrial Group, is the global leading supplier for dust removal systems for plastic processors and plastics manufacturers. Besides the plastics industry, the dedusting technology is also used in the food, mineral and recycling industries. In 2003, the company began to expand into the pneumatic conveying field and developed a new pressure conveying process, trade named pellcon3®. Pelletron has a wide range of pneumatic conveying components such as rotary valves, diverter valves and shut-off valves, specially designed for conveying of pellets and powders. The Pellbow®, a special pipe elbow, another Pelletron invention, is used in the plastics industry to prevent dust and streamers in the conveying process.

Culture

IPEG fosters a proactive culture by focusing on our core behaviors of supporting one another’s success, maintaining an open and positive attitude in our workplaces, and holding ourselves accountable. We encourage career growth by offering educational assistance, cross function training and a career development program. IPEG offers a flexible hybrid work from home program, outstanding compensation and benefits package including profit sharing, bonus plans, 401(k) with company match, health club reimbursement, and generous PTO policy. If you are looking for a great team environment where your skills and talents are valued, join the team at IPEG!

Role

The Buyer is responsible for buying technical equipment for pneumatic conveying and dedusting systems and related functions to meet company procurement requirements. This position will report to the Director of Operations and is located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Identify requesting department’s needs, develop and refine specifications for technical equipment, commodities, and other equipment;
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of purchase orders according to Pelletron purchasing standard, including verifying price terms and conditions;
• Create, modify and update purchase orders in SAP procurement software.
• Use the company’s terms and conditions for purchasing and integrate commercial conditions from contracts; i.e. payment conditions, penalties for late delivery, quality requirements, etc.
• Negotiate prices with vendors within the budget frame.
• Identify and select vendors for requisitioned technical components, meeting criteria such as price, quantity, quality, and delivery date;
• Interview vendors to develop new sources of technical supplies, securing favorable terms for Pelletron; update records and files and secure samples, descriptions, photos, or information from departments;
• Maintain the purchasing records as needed;
• Research purchasing issues, resolve discrepancies, and respond to related inquiries and resolutions of any issues in a timely manner to the proper persons;
• Create, review, monitor, and expedite PO’s to ensure on-time deliveries;
• Request a Return Material Authorization for material to be returned to suppliers;
• Initiate vendor/supplier corrective actions when required by a vendor/supplier deficiency;
• Monitor and report positive and negative feedback of vendor performance;
• Respond promptly to requests for information from engineering/sales; i.e. product non-conformances, material expedite requests, equipment suppliers;
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Work Experience

• Associate degree and two (2+) years of buying experience OR any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have been achieved;
• Knowledge of purchasing practices and procedures;
• Verbal and written communication skills to convey the requirements for equipment to others;
• Organizational and communication skills with the ability to maintain a record filling system;
• Demonstrated strong negotiating skills;
• Must have the ability to develop an overall knowledge of the business to understand the requirements of personnel requesting supplies and services;
• Excellent computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, internet resources, and able to utilize SAP procurement system;
• Demonstrated MRP proficiency, preferably in SAP.

The IPEG Industrial Group is a family of leading brands serving the global plastics, recycling and industrial heat transfer markets. IPEG, Inc. is a corporate entity which provides best-in-class manufacturing and business support services to its brands in order to create a competitive advantage for each of the brands to drive better solutions for customers.

At IPEG, we focus on two things: Customers and Employees. And we have a saying that if we do right by both of them, everything else takes care of itself. We have formalized this into IPEG’s Purpose: To foster excellence and inspire confidence in our customers and employees.

IPEG offers an outstanding compensation and benefits package including profit sharing, bonus plans, 401(k) with company match, medical insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, health club reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance, wellness program and employee referral bonus program.

IPEG, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and offers employment opportunities to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability (except where physical or mental abilities are a bona fide occupational requirement), veteran status, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, HIV-positive status, possession of the sickle cell trait, genetic characteristics, political views, and any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Lancaster, PA 17601: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Application Question(s):

• What is your desired wage for this position?

Experience:

• SAP: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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