Buyer

Wabtec; City of Plattsburgh (NY); On-site; USD 56,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Welfare benefits

Retirement plan

Annual bonus (eligible)

Job summary

Wabtec in Plattsburgh NY is seeking a procurement professional to support purchasing, requisitions, and vendor coordination in a multi-site environment.

You will review requisitions, create purchase orders and maintain Oracle records, while ensuring timely delivery and payment within terms.

Strong English skills are required; French is a plus; a college degree or equivalent and 3–5 years of relevant experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Qualified candidates should have knowledge of purchasing processes.
• Proficient understanding of Oracle system or any ERP systems.
• Proficient with MS Office products and Excel (VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables) strong computer skills.
• College Degree or equivalent work experience preferred.
• From 3 to 5 years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reviews requisitions and prepares purchase orders.
• Maintains computerized procurement records in Oracle, such as items or services purchased, cost, lead time, accounting term, delivery arrangements, comments, etc.
• Follow up with related departments to ensure acceptable material is received and vendors are paid within terms of purchase order.
• Expedites delivery of goods to users.
• Handle invoice referrals.
• Work in cross-functional teams to resolve shortages and meet production schedules.
• Communicate effectively with vendors and internal teams.
• Read, write and speak English; French is a plus.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Skills

Purchasing

Cross-functional teamwork

Vendor communication

English communication

Education

College degree or equivalent

Tools

Oracle ERP

MS Office

Excel Pivot Tables

Job description

Who will you be working with?

Vapor Stone Rail Systems is a part of WABTEC Corp and has been in Plattsburgh NY since 1998. We offer a wide range of products and services for trains including HVAC units, Doors, Door systems along with an array of aftermarket parts and services.

How will you make a difference?

• Must be able to work in cross functional team setting.
• Resolve material shortages in a timely manner to meet production schedules.
• Reviews requisitions and prepares purchase orders
• Maintains ongoing communication with related departmental personnel to ensure timely and accurate procurement of materials / services
• Maintains computerized procurement records in Oracle, such as items or services purchased, cost, lead time, accounting term, delivery arrangements, comments, etc.
• Follow up with related departments to ensure acceptable material is received and vendors are paid within terms of purchase order,
• Handles invoice referrals.
• Expedites delivery of goods to users.
• Team player and strong professional inter-personnel skills for effective communication with vendors, clients and related departmental personnel.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to work well under stress. Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Understanding of supply chain management concepts (identifying and eliminating redundant costs and non-value-added procedures. etc...)
• Must be able to read, write, speech English. Read, write and speech French is a plus.
• Will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned.

Qualified candidates should have knowledge of purchasing processes. Proficient understanding of Oracle system or any other ERP systems. Proficient with the MS Office products and Excel (V-Lock Up and Pivot Table) strong computer skills

College Degree or equivalent work experience preferred

From 3 to 5 years of relevant experience preferred

• Organizational Skills
• Computer Skills required
• Technical Capacity
• Time Management
• Counting and basic math skills
• Communication Skills

What will your typical day look like?

Working with team or self in our warehouses which includes 2 onsite as well as one off site location.

What about the physical demands of the job?

• Standing, bending, twisting or sitting for 8 hours per day
• Ability to lift 50lbs.
• Wearing PPE including but not limited to hearing protection, hard hat, bump cap cut resistant gloves at various times based on current project.
• Safety glasses & steel/composite toe shoes are required for entirety of shift.
• Must successfully pass initial and random drug screenings.
• May require step stools or ladders.
• You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary range for this role is $55,900-74,100 per year.

The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands, and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, is available at mywabtecbenefits.com .

Other benefit offerings for this role may include annual bonus, if eligible.

What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?

At Wabtec, it's not just about a job - it's about the impact you make. When our people come together, we're Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.

If you're ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.

Who are we?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more th