Buyer I

Powering Precision, Fueling Progress: Mastering Supply Chain Excellence at MEPPI!

MEPPI’s Transportation Systems Division (TSD) is looking for a results-driven Buyer to manage and optimize the sourcing of materials and services for P&C, HVAC production, and Rail Services. This role is essential in maintaining cost-effective, high-quality supply chains, driving compliance, and supporting diversity-focused procurement through DBE (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise) administration.

You’ll be at the heart of our operations—sourcing top-tier suppliers, negotiating contracts, ensuring on-time delivery, and collaborating with internal stakeholders and external vendors to ensure every product and project meets our high standards.

What You’ll Do:

Source Like a Pro:
Identify, qualify, and onboard suppliers that meet MEPPI’s standards for quality, cost, and delivery. Negotiate terms and pricing to ensure the best value across materials and services.

Track Performance:
Monitor supplier performance metrics, ensure contract compliance, and expedite orders as necessary to maintain production schedules. Analyze delivery data and present feedback quarterly using our Supplier Scorecard System.

Be the Connector:
Serve as the critical link between vendors and internal teams, facilitating smooth communications, resolving delays or quality issues, and supporting all production functions within the P&C and HVAC units.

Own the Paper Trail:
Review and verify requisitions and purchase orders to ensure they comply with internal policies and contractual obligations. Analyze specs and market trends to identify ideal procurement strategies.

Read Between the Lines (and Schematics):
Interpret technical diagrams to confirm product specifications and facilitate accurate sourcing.

Solve on the Ground:
Travel to supplier sites to strengthen relationships, resolve issues, and enhance delivery and quality performance.

Champion Compliance:
Administer DBE, Buy America, and state/local sourcing requirements. Track compliance and performance against DBE goals, coordinate reporting, and support vendor evaluation and engagement for major subcontractors.

Drive Improvements:
Support Department Leads and the Supplier Sourcing Manager with process improvements and policy enhancements to ensure best-in-class procurement operations.

What You Bring:

Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field.

Experience:
At least 5 years of experience in purchasing and materials coordination in a technical or industrial environment—or a combination of education and experience. Experience in the transportation industry, especially transit HVAC and electrical/mechanical component procurement, is preferred.

Skills & Knowledge:

• Excellent negotiation, communication, and analytical skills.
• Working knowledge of contract terms and conditions.
• Proficiency in MS Office and ERP/MRP systems.

What’s in It for You?

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: We’ve got you covered! MEPPI pays 90% of the cost for medical, dental, and vision plans, ensuring you and your family can focus on staying healthy without the stress of high costs.
• Retirement Plans: Secure your future with our 401(k) plan, where MEPPI matches up to 4% of your contributions. Your financial wellness is just as important to us as it is to you.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Work-life balance is key. Begin earning vacation after just 90 days, plus 12 paid holidays per year.
• Career Development: We’re invested in your growth. Take advantage of our training programs and educational assistance to elevate your skills and advance your career.
• Exclusive Employee Discounts: Being part of the MEPPI family comes with perks! Enjoy profit sharing and free access to our 24/7 fitness center in Warrendale, PA. You also have access to MEPPI’s Wellness Program, which supports employees and their families on their path toward health and harmony—and much more!

Why MEPPI?

At MEPPI, you’re not just another team member—you’re part of a mission to innovate and make an impact. As a U.S. affiliate of Mitsubishi Electric, we’re a leader in providing cutting-edge solutions for power systems and rail transportation. Join our collaborative environment where your ideas matter, and your skills help shape the future.

About Us: Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc. is a leader in the North American power systems, rail transportation, and large visual display markets. Join us, and be part of a global team that’s driving the future of transportation and energy solutions.

Equal Opportunity Employer: MEPPI is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and ensure that every candidate is considered fairly.

Notice to Agencies and Search Firms: MEPPI is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies or search firms for this job posting. Resumes submitted without a signed search agreement will become the property of MEPPI, and no fee will be paid if a candidate is hired as a result of an unsolicited referral.