Buyer

Northern Air Systems; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Air Systems Inc is seeking a detail-oriented Buyer to support purchasing for our HVAC manufacturing facility in Rochester, NY. You will source materials, manage supplier relationships, and align inventory with production schedules to maintain cost efficiency.

The role requires experience with ERP/MRP and Excel, strong organization and negotiation skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Experience with purchasing in manufacturing settings.
• Proficient with ERP/MRP and Excel.
• Strong organizational and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Purchase raw materials and HVAC components to support manufacturing.
• Review requirements and production schedules to determine needs.
• Create and manage purchase orders; track deliveries.
• Communicate pricing, lead times, and order status with suppliers.
• Negotiate pricing and terms to reduce costs.
• Coordinate with production, engineering, and inventory teams to prevent shortages.
• Maintain purchasing records in the ERP system.
• Identify opportunities to improve supplier performance.

Skills

ERP/MRP

Excel

Organization

Communication

Negotiation

Problem solving

Job description

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Buyer

Full Time Clerical ROC Buffalo Rd, Rochester, NY, US

Salary Range: $55,000.00 To $75,000.00 Annually

Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Buyer to support purchasing operations for our HVAC manufacturing facility. This position is responsible for sourcing materials and components, managing supplier relationships, monitoring inventory levels, and ensuring materials are available to meet production schedules while maintaining competitive costs.

Key Responsibilities

• Purchase raw materials, HVAC components, parts, and supplies to support manufacturing operations.
• Review material requirements, inventory levels, and production schedules to determine purchasing needs.
• Create and manage purchase orders and monitor supplier deliveries.
• Communicate with suppliers regarding pricing, lead times, order status, and delivery schedules.
• Negotiate pricing and terms to help control costs and improve purchasing efficiency.
• Work closely with production, engineering, inventory, and receiving teams to prevent material shortages.
• Resolve supplier issues involving late deliveries, pricing discrepancies, and material quality.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records in the company's ERP or purchasing system.
• Identify opportunities to improve supplier performance and purchasing processes.

Qualifications

• Previous purchasing or buying experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Excel preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of inventory management and manufacturing processes preferred.

What We're Looking For

A dependable, proactive individual who can build strong supplier relationships, manage purchasing activities efficiently, and help ensure our production team has the materials needed to meet customer demands.