BUYER

LanceSoft Inc; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading workforce solutions provider is seeking a Procurement Specialist in Schenectady, NY. The role involves executing sourcing actions for the renewable energy division, with responsibilities including creating and expediting purchase orders and resolving discrepancies. Ideal candidates should possess a bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of procurement experience, or a high school diploma with 5-7 years of sourcing experience, along with a strong knowledge of Oracle. Competitive compensation is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of experience in procurement or direct sourcing, or high school with 5-7 years of experience.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced working environment.
• Experience in purchasing/sourcing within manufacturing or technical fields.

Responsibilities

• Support transactional processes related to procurement.
• Create purchase orders as required.
• Expedite orders to ensure timely delivery.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies promptly with the Accounts Payable team.
• Manage placing and chasing of orders.

Skills

Procurement experience

Ability to work in fast-paced environment

Oracle knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

High school diploma (if applicable)

Tools

Oracle

Job description

In business since 2000, LanceSoft is a nationally certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) that has established itself as a pioneer in providing highly scalable, cost-effective workforce solutions to a diverse set of customers across various industries in the United States. Headquartered in Virginia, LanceSoft currently operates out of several locations in the US and Canada.

Job Description

Using Oracle execute direct sourcing/procurement actions to support renewable energy division. Responsible for purchasing materials, equipment, and supplies from pre-identified suppliers.

Key responsibilities include:

• Transactional process support
• Creating purchase orders
• Expediting orders
• Timely invoice discrepancy resolution with Accounts Payable
• Place and chase responsibilities

Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of experience in procurement or direct sourcing OR high school and 5-7 years of experience in procurement or direct sourcing.
2. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
3. Experience purchasing/sourcing in a manufacturing or technical environment.
4. Oracle knowledge and experience a big plus.