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Procurement Manager – Manufacturing Industry

Berks County, PA (on-site)

The Procurement Manager opportunity is with a multi-billion dollar manufacturer with consistent growth, great company culture, and career development. This role will be responsible for systematic evaluations of commodities, spend, and suppliers in order to reduce risk and provide favorable value throughout the organization. Candidates should have a Bachelors degree and 5+ years of procurement/purchasing experience with a large organization.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement purchasing strategies
• Managing daily procurement department activities, supervise staff, and allocate assignments
• Manage supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, process, timelines, etc.
• Coordinating with inventory control to determine and management inventory requirements
• Ensuring that all procured items meet the required quality standards and specifications
• Project Management and continuous improvement of purchasing systems and processes; removes non-value added and manual tasks to achieve optimal performance
• Employee training on purchasing process and how to use the purchasing system
• Negotiates advantageous pricing, terms, warranties, delivery and handling obligations, and penalties for late delivery
• MRP System updated regarding order status, pricing, lead-times, delivery coordination, etc.
• Coordinates with Supplier development and quality to achieve cost of quality goals and reimbursement success
• Commodity Management support to achieve departmental goals including Supplier selection, RFP’s, RFQ’s for team evaluation
• Global risk management identification and research that could impact the supply, delivery, and customer demand
• Monitors and analyzes supplier performance, developing and implementing action plans to improve as needed
• Understand current industry and government regulations governing sustainability
• Reviews and evaluates pricing changes for company impact
• Participate on new product teams as required, coordinating supplier pre-approvals, quotes, and new product entry into the MRP system
• Manage the processing of invoices, packing lists and other order history documents
• Manage and trend base material Price Indices for various materials.
• Audits and pre-qualifies vendors in conjunction with the Supplier Quality group for company compliance with diversity goals, cGMP and ISO and other certification requirements
• Develops departmental KPI’s to ensure process control and continuous improvement
• Supervisory responsibilities including:
• In conjunction with Director of Procurement, hires and manages Procurement staff as assigned
• Administers everyday activities of purchasing staff and provide training to staff to ensure compliance to cGMP
• Conducts performance evaluation conversations and coaching
• Ensures compliance to all purchasing policies
• Analyze all vendor performance to improve purchasing process
• Develops and maintains professional relationships with suppliers and prepare reports for purchasing department and provide effective interface with all departments
• Monitors all purchasing activities and design various cost-effective methods according to demands
• Manages supplier contracts
• Supervises audit activities for departmental compliance with cGMP, ISO9001, IATF 16949 and all other certification requirements.
• Performs other duties as required by Management

Experience and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Supply Chain/ Business/ Engineering or related field; equivalent level of education, training and experience may be considered
• 5+ years of experience at a supervisory, management, or senior professional level role with emphasis on purchasing, procurement, or materials management
• Broad knowledge and understanding of business costing, economics, and commercial awareness
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, material specifications, pricing indices, etc.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills; builds positive working relationships with staff; can effectively lead, coach/mentor and develop clerical and support staff

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience with research or following work processes (gathering requirements, capturing notes, documentation). Any clinical experience can work as well.
• Customer service experience. Ability to get people out of their comfort zone and be someone’s friend for a day. This person should enjoy working with people daily.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal skills, and attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
• Demonstrated ability to remain adaptable and flexible in stressful situations.
• Demonstrated ability to proactively identify and solve problems.
• 1+ year of experience with Windows and macOS

Plusses:

• Experience with virtual reality systems, cameras and optical systems, lighting systems, and audio systems

Day-to-Day

The Research Associate will collect face and body data gathered from large-scale capture domes and VR headsets by:

• Staging and setting-up equipment for the study, which may include engaging with engineering, external equipment vendors, internal and external safety evaluators, and the research study team to ensure the equipment is set up properly.
• Conducting the study, including participant coaching and interaction, operating complex, experimental capture systems, and debriefing with team leadership as necessary
• Performing basic troubleshooting of capture systems (hardware and software) and escalate any bugs or issues using internal tools.
• Providing research study support, including data collection, tracking of participants, and tracking of equipment and procedures.
• Contributing to and/or update existing documentation.
• Serving as a participant for studies and being captured in various systems as needed.
• Completing project work related to captures such as recording and updating capture scripts.
• Attending all required trainings, meetings, and standups
• Providing feedback for process improvement areas

Expectations for Success

To be able to successfully execute on the day-to-day responsibilities above, the Research Associate is expected to:

• Review SOPs and other any other relevant documentation and consult with the responsible Lead for any questions or clarifications in advance of the capture.
• Stay up to date with process and SOP changes for frequently used systems.
• Arrive on-time for captures and allow additional time, if needed, to review unfamiliar systems or SOPs and for operational set up
• Arrive on-time and prepared with relevant information or materials for all required trainings, meetings, and standups.
• Approach each capture and project with ability and flexibility. Be prepared to quickly pivot to new tasks, approaches to capture, or steps in documented processes to keep the team moving forward, even during blocking events.
• Provide a comfortable and professional experience for participants (both internal and external) through all interactions including providing updates and breaks during troubleshooting or other capture-blocking events.
• Ensure highest quality and accuracy of data captured by maintaining a sterile and distraction-free capture environment.
• Escalate any issues to the Engineer Team and properly documenting, in-detail, the nature of the issue.
• Address any areas for improvement of the capture process in scheduled meetings and/or via internal feature request tools.
• Identify (or partner with the Team Lead(s)) projects and tasks that can be completed during larger blocking events and during planned and unplanned system downtime.

Location: 100% On-Site – Pittsburgh, PA

Duration: 6 months with potential for extensions

Hours: 40 hours per week

Shift: Flexible shift availability; 2:30-11pm EST

Compensation: $22/hour

Paid Time Off/ Paid Sick Time: 15 Days/ 120 hours (10 PTO Days + Accrued Sick Days)

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.

In this role, you will report to the Site Manager and will work closely with the Avantor's Advanced Laboratory Services professionals to serve our customers by performing customized, mission-based lab work and research protocols that help return time back to science.

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Shift: 8 am-4:30 pm (may change based on customer needs)

Hourly Rate: $23.00 - $25.00

Benefits:

• Health and Wellness: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellness programs

• Time Off: Paid Time Off (PTO), Company-paid holidays, Choice holidays, etc.

• Financial Well Being: Spending Accounts: Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Accounts (HSA), commuter benefits, 401(k), tuition assistance, employee stock purchase plan discount

• Added Protection Coverage: To include critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident, legal, identity theft protection, pet, auto, and home insurance

• Recognition: Celebrate your peers and earn points to redeem for gifts and products

What we're looking for

Education:

• High school diploma required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Life Sciences, or related field preferred.

Experience:

• 1-2 years in procurement, inventory management, or lab operations required.

• SAP, MS Office Suite (Excel, Access), and digital procurement platforms preferred.

• Collaboration Tool: Microsoft Teams experience preferred

• Formal training in problem-solving methodologies is preferred.

• Familiarity with FDA, CGMP, and ISO standards.

• Strong understanding of lab operations and material workflows.

• Ability to independently solve complex problems using operational insights.

• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.

• Effective communicator with strong interpersonal and negotiation abilities.

• Proficient in data analysis and reporting,

• Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Expert-level skills in Excel)

• SAP experience is highly desirable.

• Knowledge of contracts and supplier management best practices.

• Comfortable working in highly regulated environments.

How you will thrive and create an impact

Avantor's Advanced Laboratory Services team is a crucial part of the Avantor Services group serving over 500 customers in biopharma, pharmaceutical, educational, industrial, and high-tech industries with customizable, flexible solutions and end-to-end laboratory operations support.

As an Onsite Procurement Specialist/Buyer, you'll be embedded at customer facilities to ensure the seamless coordination of inventory and material operations. This role supports laboratory and production environments by managing sourcing, procurement, and logistics of essential materials, including consumables, chemicals, solvents, and reagents. You'll be the operational backbone of our onsite services, helping our customers maintain efficiency, compliance, and scientific progress. In this role, you will:

• Coordinate and streamline workflows related to inventory and material management.

• Support procurement and planning functions, ensuring timely and compliant delivery of materials.

• Maintain strong relationships with vendors and internal departments to optimize cost, quality, and delivery timelines.

• Ensure alignment with regulatory standards, including FDA, CGMP, and ISO9001.

• Collaborate with Avantor's broader service and sourcing teams to deliver integrated solutions.

• Source, procure, and coordinate delivery of critical lab and production materials.

• Manage inventory levels, reorder points, and replenishment cycles using Avantor and customer systems.

• Assist in supplier qualification, contract interpretation, and compliance documentation.

• Support emergency deliveries and installation of materials.

• Maintain standing orders and manage engineering change notifications.

• Provide reporting on material planning, open orders, and performance metrics.

• Resolve non-conformance issues and document supplier corrective actions.

• Facilitate audit support and vendor engagement activities.

• Collect, document, and report operational data and observations.

• Maintain >95% inventory accuracy across managed categories.

• Ensure 100% compliance with regulatory and safety standards.

• Deliver monthly reports on inventory levels, supplier performance, and cost savings.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Resolve procurement issues within 48 hours of escalation.

• Maintain positive customer satisfaction scores through responsive service and communication.

Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.

The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the Know Your Rights poster.

3rd Party Non-Solicitation Policy:

By submitting candidates without having been formally assigned on and contracted for a specific job requisition by Avantor, or by failing to comply with the Avantor recruitment process, you forfeit any fee on the submitted candidates, regardless of your usual terms and conditions. Avantor works with a preferred supplier list and will take the initiative to engage with recruitment agencies based on its needs and will not be accepting any form of solicitation.

Founded and family?owned since 1896, Rhoads Industries is a total solution provider of industrial fabrication, mechanical/maintenance and maritime services. In addition to our field service and project skilled labor, Rhoads has expansive shipyard facilities and over 300,000 square feet of heavy manufacturing space located in The Navy Yard in Philadelphia. Rhoads capabilities enable our customers to achieve superior results by deploying our diverse, highly skilled workforce and fabrication capabilities across commercial, government and maritime projects, all backed by state?of?the?art resources and a 100+ year legacy of leadership.

As a member of the Rhoads team, youll join a quickly growing team of energetic, skilled tradespeople and professionals who are committed to delivering exceptional products and services to our customers across every market we serve. We are building on our success across more than a century by continuing to grow an innovative company dedicated to building exciting careers. Come join our journey, and experience what it means to be Done Right with Rhoads.

We are currently looking for a Quality Inspector to join our dynamic, fast-paced, and growing team. The Inspector is responsible for performing non-destructive testing (NDT) to ensure the integrity and quality of materials and components. This role involves utilizing various NDT methods to detect and evaluate defects or irregularities without damaging the test subjects. The Inspector will work closely with engineering, production, and quality control teams to uphold high standards of quality and safety.

We are seeking candidates who are flexible and open to working either 1st or 2nd shift, depending on team and production needs. Shift assignments will be determined in partnership with the selected candidate and business requirements.

What You Will Be Doing

Non-Destructive Testing:

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• Primarily perform Visual Testing (VT) to assess materials and components for surface defects, ensuring compliance with established standards.
  
• Support additional NDT methods such as magnetic particle testing (MT) and liquid penetrant testing (PT) when required.
  
• Prepare test specimens and equipment, following established procedures and safety protocols.
  

Inspection and Evaluation:

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• Conduct thorough inspections of materials and components to identify defects, irregularities, and compliance with specifications.
  
• Analyze and interpret test results to determine the presence, location, and severity of defects or inconsistencies.
  

Compliance and Standards:

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• Ensure that all NDT activities comply with relevant industry codes, standards (e.g., ASTM, ISO, ASME), and company procedures.
  
• Stay current with updates and advancements in NDT methods, standards, and best practices.
  

Documentation and Reporting:

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• Maintain accurate and detailed records of NDT activities, including inspection reports, test results, and defect logs.
  
• Prepare and submit comprehensive inspection reports, highlighting key findings, non-conformities, and recommendations for corrective actions.
  

Equipment Maintenance:

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• Maintain NDT equipment and tools to ensure accuracy and reliability of test results.
  
• Perform routine inspections and preventative maintenance on NDT equipment to ensure proper functioning.
  

Safety and Compliance:

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• Adhere to all safety protocols and procedures while performing NDT inspections.
  
• Ensure that all NDT activities are carried out in a safe and compliant manner, following company safety policies and industry regulations.
  

Your Background

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• US Citizenship required.
  
• Excellent visual inspection skills and attention to detail.
  
• Ability to interpret and analyze test results accurately.
  
• Proficiency in using NDT tools and equipment (primarily VT, with exposure to MPT/LPT).
  
• Knowledge of welding codes and standards (e.g., AWS, ASME).
  
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
  
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and manage multiple tasks.
  
• Proficiency in using measurement and testing equipment.
  
• Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high-quality standards.
  
• Ability to obtain and maintain Personnel Security Clearance.
  
• Must be able to work independently and irregular hours, as required.
  
• Ability to solve challenges independently in compliance with written and verbal guidance.
  
• Competent in using various software tools including Microsoft Word, Excel, OneNote, and PowerPoint.
  
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent; vocational training or an associates degree in NDT technology, materials science, engineering, or a related field is preferred.
  
• Certification: Certification in one or more NDT methods (e.g., Level I, II, or III from ASNT, or equivalent) is preferred but required.
  

The Work Environment at Rhoads

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• The performance of this position involves exposure to construction or industrial areas where the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, hard hats and hearing protection is required.
  
• Ability to perform detailed inspections and testing, which may involve standing, walking, and using various measurement tools.
  
• The performance of this position involves exposure to construction or industrial areas where the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, hard hats and hearing protection is required.
  
• Must be able to work in a variety of physical positions, including sitting, standing, walking, and driving in an automobile
  
• May require walking and standing on irregular, uneven surfaces in an industrial setting and possibly at increased heights climbing and descending ladders and ship stairways.
  

What Rhoads Can Offer You

At Rhoads Industries, our team is the foundation of our success. Along with a competitive salary, we offer a variety of additional benefits designed to support your well-being and promote a healthy work-life balance for you and your family. Benefits include:

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• Competitive health insurance packages
  
• 401k matching
  
• PTO
  

Our Location

We are based out of The Navy Yard in Philadelphia, a reimagined industrial locale with more than 150 companies, 15,000+ people, 20 acres of parks, dining options, public art, and events throughout the year. Recognized as a leading model for repurposing military and industrial assets for a diversified modern economy, The Navy Yard has been dubbed the coolest shipyard in America.

For more information about Rhoads Industries and our opportunities please visit and follow us on LinkedIn.

Rhoads Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, and disability.

We have over 500 locations open across the U.S. We have opportunities for Massage Therapists, Estheticians, Spa Managers, and Spa Associates at all stages of their careers. Full Time, Part Timewe can provide the perfect fit with flexible schedules.

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All equipment, tools, linens, and supplies provided

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Life Insurance

Supplemental Insurance

Employer contribution to medical insurance

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

FGG Spa, LLC is a growth-focused franchisee of Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa, currently operating more than 60 locations across 8 states. No matter how big we get, the core of our company culture is to put people first! Our Massage services and enhancements elevate not only our clients' experiences, but our Massage Therapists' experience as well! Our Massage Therapists use additional tools such as Hot Stones, Himalayan Salt Stones, CBD Oil, and more to deliver customized treatments to our guests and valued members. Our commitment to the safety and comfort of our Massage Therapists and our clients is unmatched in the industry, and includes extensive annual background checks, annual ethics training, the use of our Attention Button system in every spa, and more.

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