SP Industries, an ATS Company, is expanding our team and have immediate opening for a Buyer in our Vineland, NJ location. The main responsibilities include analyzing demand managing purchase orders maintaining ERP data and collaborating with internal teams and suppliers to resolve shortages and optimize inventory This role is key to supporting production schedules and improving overall supplier performance
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform purchasing activities in support of Supply Chain vendor management revenue quality and ontime delivery OTD goals
- Manage the full purchase order cycleincluding creation documentation expediting and issue resolutionwhile maintaining complete ownership of all inventory processes. This includes regular cycle counting resolving discrepancies and ensuring accuracy to support production needs
- Analyze MRP and exception reports to determine purchasing actions based on supply and demand
- Apply best JustInTime JIT practices to align material deliveries with production and customer schedules responding to planning triggers and forecasts to ensure material availability while minimizing delays and excess inventory
- Manage the procurement of consumables and raw materials while controlling the departmental purchasing budget
- Maintain accurate ERP master data including purchasing attributes vendor details inventory controls and material classifications
- Obtain competitive quotes to support cost controls pricing fairness and positive revenuecash flow impact
- Develop and manage critical supplier relationships monitor and escalate performance issues related to cost OTD or quality
- Proactively resolve supplier issues and shortages to support longterm performance and prevent stockouts
- Review new customer purchase orders POs for lead time requirements and coordinate with production supervisors for efficient scheduling
Forecast annual material demands build strong vendor relationships and drive efforts to reduce lead times and enhance supplier performance
Collaborates with Service to maintain appropriate safety stock of highdemand items and proactively resolves material shortages capacity issues and schedule disruptions through effective communication and escalation
Support tactical purchasing operations by reviewing and converting purchase requisitions
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution or 5-10 years related working experience.
- Must have a working knowledge of an ERP system.
- Prior experience with MS Office.
- Professional certification (or working towards), APICS or CIPS
- Experience working in a global organization or in manufacturing.
- Working understanding of MRP and ERP concepts, as related to purchasing, supply and demand, and material and vendor analysis
HSE
All employees have the responsibility to work in a safe manner and report any health, safety or environmental concern to their manager or supervisor in a timely manner.
Employee responsibilities for Health, Safety and Environment include:
- Work in compliance with divisional health, safety and environmental procedures
- Refrain from removing or altering safety devices or guarding unless hazardous energies are controlled through lockout-tagout methods
- Report any unsafe conditions or unsafe acts
- Report defect in any equipment or protective device
- Ensure that the required protective equipment is used for the assigned tasks
- Attend all required health, safety and environmental training
- Report any accidents/incidents to supervisor
- Assist in investigating accidents/incidents
- Refrain from engaging in any prank, contest, feat of strength, unnecessary running or rough and boisterous conduct
Why Scientific Products? The three parallelograms in our logo reflect our core company values:People, Process, and Performance. As part ofATS, Scientific Productsleverages the ATS Business Model (ABM) to train, develop, engage, empower, and energize our people to make impactful changes in the organization. Our relentless focus on people is what continues to set us apart as a great place to build a career.
* We provide a wide range of innovative and high-quality scientific products that improve people's lives
* We offer a robust health and welfare benefits package that includes Life, Health, Dental, Vision
* We offer 401(K) including company match, Paid Time Off annually + Paid Holidays
* You will enjoy career Advancement Opportunities and Tuition Assistance to help you achieve your goals and continue your career growth
ATS is a $2.2B publicly-traded global enterprise with a proud 40-year history of helping advance the future with automation solutions. Scientific Products sits within the ATS Life Sciences Group andis a leading global provider of state-of-the-art fill-finish drug manufacturing solutions, research, pilot and production lyophilizers, laboratory equipment and supplies, and specialty glassware. Scientific Products supports research and production across diverse end-user markets including pharmaceuticals, life science, ophthalmic, environmental testing and monitoring, food and beverage and more. Scientific Products has a long and successful track record of quality and science innovation, and is headquartered in Warminster, Pennsylvania, with production facilities in the USA and Europe. Scientific Products offers a world-wide sales and service network including product training and technical assistance. For more information visitwww.scientificproducts.com.
EEO and Affirmative Action Statement:
SP is an Equal Opportunity Employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis and takes affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunities. It is our policy to provide our employees and applicants with equal employment opportunities in accordance with applicable laws and not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, sex, gender identification, sexual orientation, genetic information, political belief, pregnancy, citizenship, handicap or disability, status as a veteran or member of the U.S. military, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. SP's Affirmative Action Plan is available through the HR Department and may be accessed during normal business hours.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision:
SP will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
ATS Scientific Products
paid time off, paid holidays, tuition assistance, 401(k)
Aug 08, 2025