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What they do
A Buyer buys products, materials or services needed by a company or organization. Manages inventory and schedule for purchasing, works with vendors and negotiates contracts, monitors quality of supplies and services purchased. May work in farm products, manufacturing, trade or services industries.
$63,924 / year median in Pennsylvania
-7% projected decline
Job Description
Buyer
Lycoming Engines
Williamsport, Pennsylvania
PERMANENT
Updated 09/02/2026
Job Description
Job Summary
- Buyer
- Description
- PRIMARY PURPOSE
- Proactively works as a team member with Procurement, Quality, Engineering and others to maintain required flow of all parts while achieving continuous supply chain improvements in Quality, Delivery and Cost.
- RESPONSIBILITIES
- + Develops projected annual requirements for assigned part families.
+ Assists in the development of annual purchase agreements with suppliers.
+ Develops and communicates purchased parts schedules to Lycomings suppliers.
+ Responsible for planning and rescheduling of assigned parts in Oracle system.
+ Places purchase orders with suppliers.
+ Plans, schedules, and expedites assigned purchased parts to ensure timely availability of quality components.
+ Negotiates pricing as required with oversight from the Procurement manager.
+ Liaises with suppliers to resolve quality and delivery issues.
+ Works with the Accounting department to resolve invoice/payment discrepancies.
+ Responsible for inventory reduction planning.
- Qualifications
- QUALIFICATIONS
- + Good manufacturing business acumen, including 6 Sigma methodologies.
+ Solid background in Procurement and related supply chain disciplines.
+ Computer literate.
+ Experience/familiarity with manufacturing business systems, preferably Oracle.
+ Bachelor's Degree in a related field with two years experience or 3 years related work experience in a related manufacturing/assembly environment.
+ Strong leadership skills
- EEO Statement
- Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. Preference given to Veterans of the U. S. Armed Forces.
- Recruiting Company:
- Textron Systems: Lycoming Engines
- Primary Location:
- US-Pennsylvania-Williamsport
- Job Function:
- Supply Chain
- Schedule:
- Full-time
- Job Level:
- Individual Contributor
- Job Type:
- Experienced
- Shift:
- First Shift
- Travel:
- No •
Relocation:
- Unavailable
- Job Posting:
- 07/13/2026, 9:33:16 AM
- Job Number:
- 343646
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Benefits
- Dental Insurance