Category Buyer, Electrical & Controls

TAIT Towers • Lititz, PA • 11h ago

TAIT partners with artists, brands, IP holders and place makers to bring culture-defining, never-before-seen experiences to life. With a legacy of innovation spanning over 45 years, TAIT has grown from pioneering in rock 'n' roll concert staging to setting the global standard for extraordinary live events and experiences through cutting-edge technology, precision engineering, and creative design. TAIT's 20 global offices have developed iconic productions and experiences in over 30 countries, all seven continents, and even outer space for renowned performers, theme parks, exhibits, and venues across the globe, including partnerships with Taylor Swift, Cirque Du Soleil, Royal Opera House, Nike, NASA, Bloomberg, Google, Beyoncé, and The Olympics

Position Purpose

The Category Buyer - Electrical & Controls supports both the operational and strategic procurement of electrical components, control systems, wiring, and related technologies. This role blends day-to-day purchasing responsibilities with opportunities to contribute to broader category initiatives and strategic sourcing activities. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and interested in growing their expertise within electrical and controls procurement.

Responsibilities

Manage daily purchasing of electrical and controls components to support production and project requirements.
Create, maintain, and track purchase orders in the ERP system.
Monitor deliveries and expedite materials as required.
Resolve supplier-related issues such as delays, shortages, and basic quality discrepancies.
Support invoice reconciliation and coordinate with Finance to resolve discrepancies.

Category Support & Strategic Activities:
Assist with RFQs/RFPs, quotation analysis, and contract support.
Conduct basic cost, spend, and market analysis to support category strategy development.
Participate in research on alternative suppliers, technologies, and materials.
Support should-cost and total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis.

Supplier Management:
Maintain routine communication with suppliers regarding order status and performance.
Support supplier scorecard updates and data collection.
Monitor supplier performance metrics and escalate issues where needed.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:
Work closely with Engineering, Quality, and Production teams to clarify specifications and ensure alignment.
Support sourcing activities for New Product Introductions (NPIs).
Participate in project meetings as needed to coordinate procurement requirements.

Process Improvement & Compliance:
Maintain accurate supplier master data and documentation.
Ensure adherence to procurement policies and compliance requirements.
Assist in improving procurement processes, ERP workflows, and documentation.

Position Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).

2-4 years of procurement or supply chain experience, ideally in electrical or technical commodities.

Familiarity with electrical components and terminology preferred.

Experience with ERP systems (Epicor, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, etc.).

Strong analytical, communication, and negotiation skills.

Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Ability to interpret basic engineering drawings and specifications.

Exposure to supplier qualification or sourcing processes.

Interest in developing toward a more strategic category role.

Experience in a manufacturing or project-driven environment.

LI-JH1

TAIT is an equal opportunity employer fully committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran or any other protected characteristic as outlined by international, national, state, or local laws.

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