Manufacturing Buyer
About The Position
Buyer I provides tactical purchasing support to assigned value streams, helping ensure materials are available for company operations. The role reviews requisitions and processes purchase orders, while maintaining purchase-order hygiene by obtaining acknowledgments, updating promised delivery dates, and keeping pricing accurate. The Buyer is an initial point of response to vendor price increases and pricing issues, supports inventory targets, and helps sustain smooth supply-chain operations. The position supports material and service demand forecasting, production cells, inventory management, and the resolution of invoicing and shipping issues. It also identifies cost-saving opportunities while maintaining quality, service, and supply constraints, and participates in lean manufacturing initiatives. The work takes place in an office and factory environment in Fairport, New York; safety glasses are required on the factory floor, and some overtime may be required.
Requirements
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Basic analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to multitask.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to keep information confidential.
- Experience with Microsoft Office.
Nice To Haves
- A bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management, or a related field is preferred.
- Some experience in purchasing or a similar role is beneficial but not essential; training will be provided.
Responsibilities
- Support forecasting demand for materials and services and place purchase orders on time.
- Serve as a vendor contact for order acknowledgments and confirmations.
- Maintain and regularly update purchase-order promise dates.
- Assist with resolving vendor pricing discrepancies and potential price increases.
- Provide support to production cells as needed.
- Maintain suitable inventory levels to prevent shortages and excess inventory.
- Address and resolve invoicing and shipping issues promptly.
- Ensure purchasing activities comply with applicable laws and ethical standards.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities consistent with quality, service, and supply constraints.
- Participate in lean manufacturing initiatives to improve costs through waste elimination.
- Review requisitions, process purchase orders, and maintain accurate purchase-order details, acknowledgments, delivery dates, and pricing.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
