Buyer-Onsite

Schneider Packaging Equipment•Brewerton, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Buyer supports Purchasing by procuring parts, with a concentration on Aftermarket Sales requirements, to meet customer on-time delivery expectations and improve margins through strategic sourcing. The role maintains inventory levels for Aftermarket Sales and provides cross-functional backup during periods of high workload or employee time off. The position is onsite and reports to the Director of Procurement. Travel may include intercompany support, training, or trade shows and is approximately 5%.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or two years of industry experience preferred.
Demonstrated success managing customer relationships, sales proposals, and communication.
Strong ERP and MS Office application software skills.
Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities with strong attention to detail.
Strong customer orientation and excellent phone skills for sales activity.
Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Results-oriented attitude and strong sense of accountability.
Valid driver’s license and acceptable motor vehicle record.
Must maintain a valid enhanced driver’s license and/or passport for travel.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain.
Two years of industry experience.

Responsibilities

Review and place purchase orders in Profit Key for parts supporting site Aftermarket Sales.
Review and cut shop orders in Profit Key for parts supporting site Aftermarket Sales.
Track and expedite orders to support on-time delivery metrics.
Update weekly Aftermarket status in preparation for the Aftermarket Weekly Meeting.
Lead the weekly material review of open Aftermarket orders.
Track monthly delivery performance results and report them.
Track and monitor VIP parts to support availability for shipment within 48 hours of purchase order entry.
Collaborate with Shop and Sub Assembly to support Aftermarket delivery metrics.
Create new parts and maintain the Item Master as needed.
Source parts from alternate vendors or manufacturers as needed to meet customer requirements.
Notify the Aftermarket team of obsolete and end-of-life parts.
Monitor the Purchasing inbox and follow up on tasks requiring action.
Serve as backup for the Production Control Assistant and Buyers.
Support strategic initiatives for Pacteon companies as required.
Correct invoices as needed through Concur.
Return parts to vendors for repair, replacement, or credit.
Attend vendor and product training as required.
Travel for intercompany support, training, and/or trade show support as required.
Build professional skills through continued training, education, and networking events.
Perform other related duties as assigned by management.