Buyer / Purchasing Specialist

BUYER / PURCHASING SPECIALIST / PROCUREMENT & SOURCING SPECIALIST (Permanent)
Our client, a global manufacturing organization with headquarters in WNY, is looking to add a Buyer to their growing team. This role reports directly to the Materials Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Perform sourcing and procurement activities to ensure optimal inventory levels
  
• Manage contracts for each assigned supplier
  
• Conduct negotiations regarding cost, delivery improvements, and quality materials
  
• Process POs, coordinate material flow from suppliers, and expedite orders, as necessary, to align with production and shipping schedules
  
• Manage and assess supplier KPIs
  
• Regularly review reports on Price Purchase Variance (PPV) and develop/implement cost reduction programs
  
• Review inventory levels of materials across several locations to ensure optimal internal inventory is maintained at all times
  
• Identify and research different methods to effectively reduce lead times
  
• Communicate with vendors via email, phone, and in-person to develop key relationships
  
• Address and resolve issues in a timely manner, communicating with vendors and internal team members
  
• Process vendors returns and non-conformance notifications (NCNs)
  
• Receive customer/production requests and ensure a response within 4 hours in an effort to maintain schedules
  
• Work well both independently and in a team environment
  
• Other duties as assigned/as necessary
  

Details:

• Position is full-time, direct hire
  
• 100% in-office
  
• $65,000 - $75,000 annually depending on experience
  
• Excellent benefits including extremely low out of pocket expense for healthcare premium, strong holiday schedule with plant shutdown between Christmas and New Years, nice amount of PTO, 5% match on 401k, Safety shoe/glasses annual reimbursement
  
• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related
  
• CPM or CPIM certification preferred
  
• 3+ years’ related experience
  
• Experience with ERP systems & inventory management systems
  
• Strong forecasting skills, data analysis
  
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
  
• Strong organization skills and time management skills
  
• Strong attention to detail
  
• Self-motivated
  
• Relocation not available 
  
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States; Visa sponsorship is not available
  
• All employees and applicants, please know that you have access at all times to New York State and Federal Labor Laws and Posters at the Government Agency websites: https://dol.ny.gov/posting-requirements-0; https://www.dol.gov/general/topics/posters#workplace-posters