Buyer/Purchasing Agent

at  Chant Engineering

Chant Engineering, based in the Doylestown, PA area, is a leading, diversified engineering company that designs, manufactures and services custom testing machines and aircraft hydraulic test stands for industrial and military customers worldwide. We manufacture standard machines as well as a lot of unique custom engineered testing equipment. This is an in-office position.
We are currently seeking a full-time Buyer/Purchasing Agent. In this role the Buyer/Purchasing Agent must have a minimum of 5 years’ buyer/purchasing experience. The Buyer/Purchasing Agent needs to be a self-motivated individual who can thrive in an environment that allows you to work and grow independently within a team environment.
Join a motivated team in a dynamic engineering environment where there’s never a dull moment! Visit our website at www.chantengineering.com to learn more about what we do and be a part of our growing team!

PRIOR BUYER/PURCHASING AGENT QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of the purchasing process.
• Must be able to read and interpret CAD schematics, blueprints, and drawings.
• Ability to evaluate product data sheets for material substitutions and cost reduction activities.

2-YEARS’ EXPERIENCE REQUIRED WITH A ERP OR MRP SYSTEM.

• Excellent math, organizational and record keeping skills.
• Able to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks/assignments.
• Must be able to communicate clearly in English, both verbally and in writing.

We offer a generous benefits package including:

• 15 days paid time off.
• Additional one-week Paid Christmas break.
• Paid holidays.
• 100% Company paid Medical and Vision plan for our employees.
• Dental, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance.
• Matching Simple IRA.
• Gym membership discount.

• Source new and existing items to ensure best cost and value.
• Process purchase orders, requisitions, and requests for quotes for mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic components.
• Follow up and expedite deliveries on newly issued purchase orders to ensure supplier receipt and acceptance.