Buyer

Wabtec•Plattsburgh, NY

5d•$55,900 - $74,100•Onsite

About The Position

The Buyer coordinates the procurement of goods and services, including raw materials, equipment, tools, parts, and supplies, to support production and other business needs. The role works with cross-functional teams and may be performed independently or with a team in warehouses at two onsite locations and one offsite location. The Buyer reviews requisitions and prepares purchase orders, resolves material shortages to meet production schedules, maintains procurement records in Oracle or another system, follows up to ensure materials are acceptable and vendors are paid according to purchase-order terms, handles invoice referrals, and expedites deliveries. The role requires effective communication, organization, accuracy, and attention to detail. Other duties may be assigned, with training provided when necessary. The position is with Vapor Stone Rail Systems, part of WABTEC Corp, which provides products and services for trains, including HVAC units, doors and door systems, aftermarket parts, and services. The position’s stated base salary range is $55,900–$74,100 per year. Employment is conditioned on legal authorization to work in the U.S. and successful completion of applicable drug screening and fitness-for-duty testing.

Requirements

Knowledge of purchasing processes.
Proficient understanding of Oracle or another ERP system.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products and Excel, including VLOOKUP and PivotTables.
Strong computer skills.
Organizational skills, time management, technical capacity, counting and basic math skills, and communication skills.
Strong professional interpersonal skills for communicating with vendors, clients, and departmental personnel.
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
Ability to work well under stress, with accuracy and attention to detail.
Understanding of supply chain management concepts, including identifying and eliminating redundant costs and non-value-added procedures.
Ability to stand, bend, twist, or sit for 8 hours per day.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Wear required PPE, including safety glasses and steel- or composite-toe shoes throughout the shift, and hearing protection, a hard hat, bump cap, or cut-resistant gloves as required by the project.
May need to use step stools or ladders.
Must successfully pass initial and random drug screenings.
Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

College degree or equivalent work experience.
Three to five years of relevant experience.
Ability to read, write, and speak French.

Responsibilities

Coordinate procurement of raw materials, equipment, tools, parts, supplies, and services.
Work in a cross-functional team setting and resolve material shortages promptly to meet production schedules.
Review requisitions and prepare purchase orders.
Communicate with related departmental personnel to ensure timely and accurate procurement of materials and services.
Maintain computerized procurement records, including items or services purchased, cost, lead time, accounting terms, delivery arrangements, and comments.
Follow up with related departments to ensure acceptable materials are received and vendors are paid within purchase-order terms.
Handle invoice referrals.
Expedite delivery of goods to users.
Work with a team or independently in warehouses at two onsite locations and one offsite location.
Perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned; duties outside the function or trade may be assigned with adequate training if necessary.