BUYER (Temporary, potential Temp-Perm) Our client, an international manufacturing company with its US headquarters in WNY, is looking to hire a Buyer to join their team. This position is temporary, possibly temp to perm, to cover medical leave.
Responsibilities:
- Perform daily responsibilities the flow of materials from suppliers in relation to production/shipping schedules as well as departmental necessity
- Assess material requirements to reduce shortages and expedite ordering process to ensure fulfillment in a timely manner
- Review Production Schedules, Exception messages, and manual ordering systems to determine material requirements and implement changes as necessary
- Manage ERP system, updating purchase orders and shipping/delivery dates for customers’ sales orders
- Assess suppliers’ on-time performance, sending corrective action plans to those not meeting expectations
- Manage inventory levels, keeping supplies in-stock to ensure optimum & timely performance—including levels at other facilities
- Work alongside other departments to develop and implement cost reduction strategies
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships with vendors, beginning with initial purchase contract negotiations
- Handle all issues and returns to vendors, occasionally meeting with them to resolve problems
- Conduct research to properly advise on customer and production requests within a timely manner
- Work well in a team environment as well as independently
- Complete special projects in a timely manner, juggling several at a time with ease
- Other duties as assigned/as necessary
Details:
- Position is full time; temporary, possibly temp to perm, to cover medical leave
- 100% in-office, M-F 7:30-4:00 or 8:00-4:30
- $25.00 - $35.00/hour depending on experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Business or Management
- Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) or Certified in Planning & Inventory Management (CPIM) preferred
- 2+ years relative experience in purchasing
- Strong computer skills, specifically Excel (pivot tables, formulas, filtering, etc.)
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Strong technical skills
- 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: ;