About the Voith Group
The Voith Group is a global technology company. With its broad portfolio of systems, products, services and digital applications, Voith sets standards in the markets of energy, paper, raw materials and transport & automotive. Founded in 1867, the company today has around 22,000 employees, sales of € 5.5 billion and locations in over 60 countries worldwide and is thus one of the larger family-owned companies in Europe.
Voith Turbo is hiring for:
Sr. Buyer - Project Purchasing
York, PA
Reasons you’ll love working here:
• Flexibility with Work/Life Balance
• Competitive Compensation and Benefits Package
• 401K with generous company match
• Climate-Neutral Footprint Worldwide
• Tuition reimbursement
Summary
As a Senior Buyer, you will be the key procurement lead for New Business Projects. You will manage all aspects of material and service purchasing, from initial requisitions through delivery, ensuring adherence to Voith's quality, cost, and compliance standards. Your expertise will be critical in driving project success through effective supplier management and strategic purchasing.
Scope of Position
The Senior Buyer will:
- Represent Voith professionally.
- Procure and manage materials and services.
- Expedite materials for on-time delivery.
- Track and report purchasing savings.
- Manage supplier relationships with data-driven performance reviews.
- Support strategic supply chain initiatives.
- Identify and qualify new suppliers independently.
Responsibilities
- Project Procurement Management: Manage the entire procurement process for assigned New Business Projects and other purchasing tasks, ensuring compliance with project timelines and budgetary limits.
- Requisition and Scheduling: Manage project material requisitions and demands, developing purchasing schedules that synchronize with shop manufacturing timelines.
- Supplier Sourcing and Evaluation: Issue RFQs, research and interview suppliers, and evaluate quotes through commercial analysis.
- Negotiate contracts and manage purchase orders within budget, ensuring efficient and cost-effective procurement.
- Order Execution and Management: Execute system demands to create purchase orders and manage orders through to material receipt, ensuring delivery.
- Resolve material shortages proactively to minimize production and delivery impacts.
- Project Support: Provide support for daily processes and develop solutions for change orders, transportation, and expediting within project management.
- Reporting and Analysis: Create and review status reports, track project milestones, and identify risks.
- Communicate material status, risks, and issues regularly to Planning, Project Management, and Quality teams. Liaise with internal customer service, planning, quality, and logistics to ensure on-time material deliveries.
- Manage Risks: Observe, identify, and address risks during the project phase, ensuring timely resolution of supplier issues.
- Supplier Relationship Management: Act as the primary contact for suppliers, handling technical interfaces, commercial matters, warranty claims, back-charges, and liquidated damages.
- Supplier Performance: Work with Quality to manage supplier performance and skills.
- Performance Targets: Ensure that Quality, Delivery, Cost, Sustainability, and Risk Management targets are met and maintained.
- Adhere to Voith Purchasing Guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures. Follow Voith standards for establishing and qualifying new suppliers.
- Project Support: Assist with special projects as directed by the Purchasing Manager.
- System Maintenance: Ensure the accuracy and upkeep of Purchase Information records and Source lists within the purchasing system.
- Review purchase variance reports for accuracy and recommend corrections to the Purchasing Manager.
Qualifications
- Education – Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Procurement, or a related field. A relevant certification (e.g., CPSM, CIPS) is a plus.
- Experience – At least 5 years in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain management, preferably in manufacturing or project-based settings.
- Procurement Expertise – Extensive knowledge in sourcing, contract negotiation, supplier management, and cost analysis.
- Technical Skills – Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office Suite; experience with SAP or similar procurement software is an advantage.
- Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills – Proficient in assessing procurement risks, analyzing market trends, and developing strategic purchasing solutions.
- Communication & Negotiation – Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to negotiate contracts and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
- Project & Time Management – Excellent organizational skills to handle multiple projects, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities.
- Industry Knowledge – A thorough understanding of manufacturing processes, supply chain logistics, and procurement best practices.
- Attention to Detail – Strong accuracy in managing purchase records, contracts, and financial documentation.
- Team Collaboration – Capable of collaborating cross-functionally with Planning, Quality, Logistics, and Project Management teams.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Collaborative Mindset – Works effectively in team environments, promoting cross-functional and multicultural collaboration in a fast-paced, global landscape.
- Agility & Continuous Improvement – Embraces change with a growth mindset, leveraging data-driven insights to enhance procurement strategies and business processes.
- Global Communication & Influence – Strong ability to engage, influence, and align with stakeholders across diverse functions, regions, and time zones.
- Digital & Analytical Proficiency – Skilled in using digital procurement tools, data analytics, and AI insights for better sourcing and supplier management.
- Ownership & Results-Driven Approach – Shows responsibility, promptness, and a proactive problem-solving attitude to achieve operational excellence beyond the specified job duties.
*This job description is not all encompassing; however, it is intended to be a general description of the responsibilities of this position.
Don’t meet every single requirement but think you would be a good fit for our team? We encourage you to apply – your unique skills may be just what we need for this or other roles!
Voith US Inc. is an EEO/AA/VEVRAA compliant Federal Contractor and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in the industry including people of color, LGBTQI+ community, women, individuals with disabilities (both seen and unseen), Veterans, people of any age or family status. We embrace the competitive advantage that diversity brings and we strive to create a working environment that is inclusive of thought and talent.