Buyer

CCL Label•Buffalo, NY

6d•$65,000 - $85,000

About The Position

The buyer manages vendor negotiations, maintains accurate purchasing records, and ensures timely material availability through daily ERP processes. This role involves collaborating with suppliers and internal teams to optimize inventory, resolve quality issues, and support production needs.

Requirements

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, and Macros.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
Must be able to work collaboratively with co-workers.
Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year college or university; or two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
3+ years of progressive procurement or supply chain experience in manufacturing.
Knowledge of ERP, MRP, and ISO 9001.

Responsibilities

Negotiates best vendor terms, pricing, and delivery based on specific budget and schedule requirements.
Develops positive working relationships vendors to effectively address discrepancies with quantity, quality, and pricing.
Proactively reviews order status.
Prepares purchase orders and bid requests.
Analyzes data to identify trends to guide future purchasing decisions.
Predicts future sales trends by analyzing customer buying patterns and past performance.
Run Material Requirements Planning (MRP) daily, review action messages, place orders and review supplier’s acknowledgements.
Follow up on purchase orders, coordinate with suppliers, and update delivery dates in the system.
Setup new suppliers.
Work with the QA team and suppliers to resolve non-conformance issues and track supplier credits.
Maintain and review Kanban items to ensure optimal inventory levels.
Update supplier pricing in the system and maintain accurate records.
Place orders for non-inventory items.
Understand product lines, send forecasts and blanket orders to suppliers, and manage forecasts for customer-supplied materials.
Create and activate part numbers in ERP for raw materials or new items as required.
Identify alternate suppliers for packaging and supplies and initiate RFQ.
Performs other related duties as assigned.