Buyer

Company: SDI Inc
Location: Newtown
Posted on: February 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Position overview: Welcome to the world of maintenance, repairs and operations (MRO) purchasing! As a Buyer, you will be one of our key leaders in ensuring our clients get the parts and materials they need! Every dollar counts, which means you will negotiate pricing on materials with our suppliers to get the best bang for our buck. There is nothing that our Buyer can’t handle! We’re hiring for four (4) openings in this role. All positions are fully remote and based in the U.S. This is a non-exempt role, making it eligible for overtime. A typical day in the life of a Buyer: Manage and own MRO purchasing from starting with requisition and ending with receipt for specific clients. Handle transaction negotiations directly with clients offering top-notch customer service all while within timeline of preferred supplier strategy. Develop and drive countermeasures for underperforming key processes and/or material suppliers. Maintain transaction service metrics in an inbound call center environment. Review and handle all invoice exceptions associated with purchasing and the expediting of open orders. Act as a liaison between clients, suppliers, and other involved departments to resolve purchasing related issues and offer resolutions. Proactively communicate with suppliers when delivery dates are approaching and with field team relative to tracking orders, shipments, troubleshooting, and responding to all other questions. Potential traveling to customer sites may be required for training, meetings, or any other team support. The skills you’ll contribute to our diverse team: Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent work experience, especially in the purchasing field. Able to collaborate in a client-driven environment as this role will be highly customer service driven. Knowledge of Microsoft Office software. Knowledge of ERP purchasing software. Who are we? At SDI, we’re proud to help essential organizations across North America compete more effectively in a challenging global marketplace – and keep our economy moving. We do this by thinking differently, questioning conventional wisdom, and constantly challenging the status quo. We’re evolving the way leading manufacturers, multi-site retailers, and higher education think about their maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) strategies – the critical supply chain of parts, materials, equipment, and consumables necessary to keep plants and facilities operating safely and productively. Every day, we help companies eliminate waste, minimize risk exposure, and stay competitive on an ever-changing world stage. Why work for SDI? The Philadelphia Inquirer named us a Top Workplace in 2023! Additionally, we pride ourselves on taking care of our employees. Here are some of the benefits we offer: Health insurance (medical, dental and vision). Training and development opportunities – 2023 winner of the People Accelerator award. Vacation, wellness days, pet bereavement days and 12 paid holidays. 401K with a company match. Tuition reimbursement. Student loan repayment assistance. Reimbursement for safety shoes. Discounted tickets to a variety of different vendors. The pay range for this position is $24.00 – $28.00 per hour. Individual pay depends on various factors, such as role level, relevant experience and skills, and location. Pay ranges are reviewed and typically updated each year. Offers are made within the pay range applicable at the time. EEO SDI is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusion and diversity. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation for any part of the employment process, please let us know by contacting us at hr@sdi.com. SDI participates in the E-Verify program.

Keywords: SDI Inc, Edison , Buyer, Logistics, Transportation & Drivers , Newtown, New Jersey