Buyer

BUYER (Temporary potential TempPerm)
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 ontime performance sending corrective action plans to those not meeting expectations
  
• Manage inventory levels keeping supplies instock 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% inoffice MF 7:304:00 or 8:004:30
  
• $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
  
• Selfmotivated
  
• 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: ;