Buyer - Assistant (Mid Level) IN Cortland NY - Contract
TalentBurst, Inc.
Cortland, NY
Duration 2 + months (till 9/26/2025)
Location Cortland NY
Major Duties and Responsibilities: · Assist the buyer in purchasing productive and non-productive materials and services · Work independently with decisions made based on established policies and procedures. · Supervision available to handle unusual situations. · Maintains records of prices and terms negotiated with suppliers · Maintains listing of reliable suppliers · Responds to internal inquiries about vendors, price and availability of materials and tools · Confirms purchase orders to suppliers · Checks invoices · Follows up on negotiated settlements regarding rejected or defective materials · Advises supervision of unusual or questionable circumstances regarding source and availability of parts · Adheres to unit and Corporate purchasing policies and procedures · Frequent contact with others outside the work group · Work on parts not placed list for Buyer or Senior Buyer Required Skills/Experience: · Knowledge in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint – Intermediate level · Knowledge with Lotus Notes or other email communication tool – Intermediate level · Good interpersonal skills involving ability to work effectively cross-functionally and cross-culturally · Good written and oral communication skills necessary for meetings and presentations · Ability to work well with others, exhibiting teamwork skills · Partners with senior management to analyze and solve issues · Ability to multitask by handling diverse assignments concurrently · Ability to read blueprints and to understand basic engineering documents · Knowledge of commodities, materials and products being purchased · Position related experience – 3-5 years · Areas of expertise include: Purchasing Required Education/Training/Certifications/Licenses · High School Diploma or GED · Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, Finance or related Field or equivalent experience.
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About the Company
TalentBurst, Inc.
For over 20 years, TalentBurst Inc. has been an award-winning provider of cutting-edge Workforce Management Solutions. With a strong commitment to staying ahead in the tech landscape, we pioneer innovative approaches to talent acquisition. Our expertise spans Life Sciences, and Healthcare Staffing, Banking, Financial, IT, and Engineering, as well as Global Employer of Record (EOR), Agent of Record (AOR), State, Local Government and Education (SLED), and IC validation/compliance services. Additionally, our division, TalentProcure, leads the industry with offerings such as High Hazard Payroll, Managed Services, and Vendor on Premise (VOP) solutions.
Due to our prioritization of excellent standards, we are Joint Commission Certified and are a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) in the USA and Canada. Supporting over 130 Fortune 500 companies globally, we excel in navigating the landscape of talent acquisition. In a world of constant change, we embrace developing people-centric solutions that address the unique demands of our clients. Stay connected by visiting our website and following us on social media!