Buyer

Job Overview:

The Buyer will be responsible for the daily Purchasing activities. This position will Support both the NY and NJ locations from our Cazenovia facility. This is a key position in our organization as we work to streamline the procurement processes across North America.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Ensure purchasing processes & procedures are completed daily
• Ensure there are no material disruptions to plant operations
• Create purchase orders for required materials based on production plans
• Coordinate with production teams to ensure materials are available when needed
• Monitor stock levels of materials to prevent shortages or overstocking
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, identifying and resolving supply chain issues
• Collaborate with suppliers to negotiate pricing, contracts and payment terms
• Make data-driven decisions to reduce inventory, overall cost, and increase inventory turns while ensuring continuity of supply
• Maintaining and nurturing mutually beneficial relationships with suppliers
• Ensure timely completion of new supplier set up process to Oracle ERP program
• Resolve invoice issues as needed.
• Participate in annual Purchasing audits and respond to tactical inquiries regarding existing Purchasing procedures
• Provide regular updates on inventory, risks and other adjustments to key stakeholders

 Qualifications & Skills:

• 3 or more years of related supply chain experience preferred
• Demonstrated proficiency in cost savings initiatives and critical assessment of purchasing decisions
• Ability to work on site 5 days per week at the Cazenovia NY facility
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel & other Microsoft Office Suite software
• Experience with Oracle ERP systems is preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and extreme attention to detail
• Ability to maintain confidential information
• All applicants must be eligible to work in the US without restriction to ITAR documentation and materials
• Must be a US citizen, legal permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.