Buyer

NR Consulting; Hauppauge (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A consulting firm in Hauppauge, NY is seeking a Buyer to manage the full procurement cycle, including RFQs, POs, order tracking, and supplier negotiations. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's in Business Administration and possess strong negotiation and supplier management skills, preferably with experience in aviation or manufacturing procurement. This role is on a contract basis for 6 months, supporting initiatives for continuous improvement and cost reduction.

Qualifications

• Experience with aviation or manufacturing procurement preferred.
• Strong negotiation, supplier management, and MRP/ERP system skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full procurement cycle: RFQs, POs, order tracking, expediting, and inventory control.
• Source and evaluate suppliers for quality, delivery, and cost efficiency.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and supplier agreements.
• Resolve shipment and quality issues; ensure on-time material availability.
• Support continuous improvement and cost-reduction initiatives.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Supplier management

MRP/ERP system skills

Education

Bachelor’s in Business Administration or related field

Job description

Job Title: Buyer

Duration: 6 Months

Shift: 8 AM – 5 PM

Location: Hauppauge, NY

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the full procurement cycle: RFQs, POs, order tracking, expediting, and inventory control.
• Source and evaluate suppliers for quality, delivery, and cost efficiency.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and supplier agreements.
• Resolve shipment and quality issues; ensure on-time material availability.
• Support continuous improvement and cost-reduction initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s in Business Administration or related field.
• Experience with aviation or manufacturing procurement preferred.
• Strong negotiation, supplier management, and MRP/ERP system skills.

Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level

Employment Type: Contract

Job Function: Purchasing, Manufacturing, and Engineering

Industries: Defense and Space Manufacturing, Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, and Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing