Description

NOW HIRING: Buyer
Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm

Lift your purchasing career to new heights!

Got a knack for keeping production supplied and on schedule? American Crane & Equipment Corporation is looking for a Buyer to join our high-performing Purchasing team.

In this role, you will support critical purchasing operations by managing purchase orders, tracking deliveries, and coordinating with suppliers and internal teams to ensure materials arrive on time.

Job Title: Buyer

Department: Purchasing

Location: 531 Old Swede Road - Douglassville, PA 19518

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm | Full-time hours, on-site

Compensation: Competitive starting salary/hourly rate based on experience and qualifications

Why Join American Crane?

• Impact: Be part of a purchasing team that directly impacts production schedules and customer delivery
  
• Collaboration: Work cross functionally with engineering, project management, accounting, and the shop floor
  
• Scale: Support equipment that lifts millions of pounds where precision and timing matter
   

What You’ll Do

• Support daily purchasing activities including purchase order preparation and order follow up
• Track supplier deliveries and update expected delivery dates in the system
• Communicate with suppliers by phone and email regarding lead times and late deliveries
• Send drawings and requests for quote to suppliers and track responses
• Coordinate with engineering and project managers to support customer and production needs
• Review daily expected deliveries based on production schedules
• Work closely with the accounting department to keep records accurate, purchases correct, and orders in budget
• Organize purchasing documentation including packing slips, certifications, and records
• Assist with general purchasing office duties such as filing, scanning, and record maintenance
   

What We’re Looking For

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Prior experience in purchasing, manufacturing, or administrative support preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office and standard office systems.

Key Attributes

• Self-motivated and safety-minded
• Collaborative leader with strong communication skills
• Organized, dependable, and forward-thinking
• Committed to ACECO’s core values and culture

Work Environment

• On site office role with regular interaction on the manufacturing floor
• Full time daytime schedule
• Occasional overtime based on business needs
   

READY TO APPLY?

• Submit your application online at https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=188ec9b6-28bc-44db-959f-e5f9ded03eff&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=931451&lang=en_US.
• For more information, contact us at careers@americancrane.com.
   

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screen, subject to applicable laws and regulations.

About American Crane & Equipment Corporation:

American Crane & Equipment Corporation is a second generation, women-owned company and for more than 50 years, has been a trusted innovator of high-quality specialty lifting equipment. As a leading manufacturer of cranes, hoists, and other material handling equipment, along with a variety of parts and components for standard, custom, and nuclear applications, we're committed to high quality products and customer satisfaction in an industry where there is no room for mistakes. 

At ACECO, GRIT Matters. We put perseverance, heart, and integrity into everything we do. Join a team where your contributions matter, and where growth, empowerment, and safety are top priorities. Enjoy a supportive atmosphere, competitive benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Experience is Everything: Our team is built on the foundation of expertise and dedication. With an average tenure of 10 years, our team brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to every project, ensuring top-notch results for our customers.

Low Turnover, High Satisfaction: We prioritize creating a positive work environment where people can thrive. That's why our turnover rate is less than 10%, a testament to our commitment to our team members. Here, you can count on the support of your co-workers. 

What's In It For You?

• Competitive salary based on experience, skills, education, market data, etc
• Comprehensive medical, vision, dental, and life insurance available day one (no wait!)
• Wellness plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Generous paid time off (unused PTO hours will roll over each year)
• 401K retirement plan
• 10 paid company holidays
• Overtime opportunities & more!
   

When you join American Crane & Equipment Corporation, you're not just getting a job – you're becoming part of a HIGH-PERFORMING TEAM. We believe in supporting our team members, fostering growth, and providing opportunities for advancement. 

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screen, subject to applicable laws and regulations.

American Crane & Equipment Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The company maintains and observes employment policies that do not discriminate against any person because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability, age, ancestry and any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. This applies to recruiting, hiring, training, compensation, overtime, job classifications, work assignments, promotions, demotions, layoffs, terminations, transfers, and all other conditions of employment.

This position requires:

• Valid proof of identity and authorization to work in the U.S. (Form I-9).
• Eligibility to access information or technology governed by U.S. export control laws, including 10 C.F.R. Part 810. If government authorization is required for access to controlled technology, employment or start date may be delayed or withdrawn in accordance with applicable law.
• Certain positions and projects may require the ability to obtain and maintain unescorted access to nuclear facilities in compliance with NRC regulations (10 C.F.R. Parts 26 & 73).
   

The pay for this position is dependent on circumstances including an applicant’s skills and qualifications, certain degrees and certifications, prior job experience, market data, and other relevant factors.

American Crane & Equipment Corporation offers a wide array of comprehensive benefit programs and services including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts to our benefits-eligible employees. Additional benefits include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid time off, paid holidays, and disability coverage. Some benefits offerings are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works.

NOTE: American Crane & Equipment Corporation is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for employment opportunities, unless they have a written agreement for the position they are contacting us about. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at American Crane & Equipment Corporation without a valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the sole property of American Crane & Equipment Corporation, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by American Crane & Equipment Corporation as a result of the referral or through other means.