- Salary
- $70k – $85k/yr
- Location
- Buffalo, NY
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Source
- Paylocity
Description
Description
POSITION SUMMARY
A Buyer is responsible for coordinating the procurement and distribution of materials, parts, equipment, and supplies for the organization. They also have a primary duty of investigating and negotiating subcontracts.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
/ Negotiate contracts and reduce pricing.
/ Prepare reports and updates as needed.
/ Request quotes and purchase goods, materials, and services.
/ Track shipments.
/ Contact suppliers to resolve quality, pricing, or invoice issues.
/ Monitor goods to prevent risk.
/ Research new suppliers and materials.
/ Be an active team member in the procurement department.
Requirements
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
/ Proficient in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
/ Proven track record of cost savings.
/ Knowledge in custom steel machined/fabricated components or related industry experience.
/ Knowledge of MRP/ERP – currently use Vantage – other applications acceptable.
Education and Experience:
/ Relevant degree from a four-year College or university.
/ 5 years of experience – preferably in the purchasing/buyer role within a midsize company.
/ Experience in reading drawings.
/ Certification in CPSM: ISM, APICS
Personal Skills/Attributes required for the Position:
/ Excellent verbal and written communication skills for both internal and external customers.
/ Exceptional organization skills with attention to detail.
/ Ability to be proactive and manage time effectively to meet deadlines.
/ Detail-orientated with ability to respond quickly to a fast-moving and ever-changing environment.
Physical Demands:
/ The employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, hear and talk.
/ The employee is frequently required to use hands.
/ The employee occasionally will be required to reach with hands or arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl.
/ The work environment is an office setting with periodic need to visit the plant floor.
/ This position may be required to work long hours extending into the weekends on some occasions.
/ May need to travel for short or extended trips as needed.
/ Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
