Buyer

Conax Technologies • Buffalo, NY

21d • $50,000 - $80,000

About The Position

As a Buyer, you’ll be responsible for raw material planning, purchasing, and inventory control to support on-time delivery of finished goods. You’ll work closely with suppliers to meet quality, cost, and delivery expectations while helping optimize our material flow and production schedules. This is a hands-on role where your problem-solving and organizational skills will directly impact our success.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2–3 years of purchasing and/or supply chain experience in a lean manufacturing environment.
• Strong experience with MRP systems (Odoo preferred).
• Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, linking data sets).
• Ability to interpret blueprints for machined and custom parts and communicate requirements to suppliers.
• Strong communication, organization, and negotiation skills.
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing parameters, including lead times, demand planning, and order frequencies.
• Create, maintain, and track purchase orders and blanket orders.
• Monitor supplier performance, follow up on deliveries, and resolve issues related to quality, delivery, or cost.
• Use data analysis (Excel & MRP systems) to optimize inventory levels and material flow.
• Conduct sourcing activities to identify and negotiate with suppliers, reducing lead times and costs.
• Collaborate daily with production and supply chain teams to proactively manage material shortages.
• Participate in team huddles and document best practices in our internal knowledge base.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees