Buyer

Atlas Copco Group; Town of Saugerties (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Culture of trust

Career growth

Innovation culture

Compensation & benefits

Health and wellbeing

Generous PTO

Job summary

Atlas Copco Group, through its Ceres Technologies brand, seeks a Buyer to source and purchase materials, equipment, and supplies for our Saugerties, NY site. You will coordinate with production to ensure on-time delivery within budget, and work with vendors to optimize price, quality, and delivery.

Ideal candidates hold a BA or equivalent and have 2–3+ years in purchasing, with strong communication and ERP/MRP system knowledge. On-site role with collaborative, growth-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• B.A. or equivalent work experience.
• 2–3+ years purchasing or related experience.
• Knowledge of Encompix/MRP/ERP system.
• Ability to interact with other members of the organization.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods and lift up to 25 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Purchase materials, equipment and supplies per guidelines.
• Identify and resolve vendor problems (specs, timing, quality, delivery).
• Provide cross-departmental communication.
• Negotiate with vendors for best price and delivery.
• Collaborate internally to obtain prices and specs.
• Review schedules to anticipate material needs.
• Expedite orders for critical materials.
• Monitor vendor consignment inventory and usage.
• Update departmental records and files.
• Work independently with moderate supervision.

Skills

Negotiation

Vendor management

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

B.A. or equivalent

Tools

Encompix

MRP/ERP

Job description

The Buyer is responsible for purchasing goods and services for the company. They will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing materials, equipment, and supplies from vendors. The Buyer will work closely with the production team to ensure that all materials are delivered on time and within budget.

Main Responsibilities:

• Purchase materials, products, equipment and supplies in accordance with company guidelines and procedures.
• Identify and resolve vendor-related problems regarding specifications, timing, quality, quantity and delivery of vendor products.
• Provide thorough communication between departments as required.
• Ability to negotiate with vendors for best price, quality and delivery of goods and services.
• Collaborate internally when necessary to obtain prices and specifications.
• May be required to review schedules to anticipate required materials, products, equipment, and supplies.
• Assist on expediting orders on critical materials and parts
• Monitor and maintain vendor consignment inventory including the recording/reporting of usage and backfill requirements.
• Update and maintain departmental records, database(s) and network files.
• Work independently with moderate supervision.

To succeed, you will need

We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. We value diverse experiences and perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the role.

• B.A. or equivalent work experience, or combination of education and experience required.
• 2-3+ years purchasing, or related work experience required
• Knowledge of Encompix/MRP/ERP system.
• Ability to interact with other members of the organization.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods and occasionally walk, bend, and lift up to 25 lbs.

In return, we offer

• Culture of trust and accountability
• Lifelong learning and career growth
• Innovation powered by people
• Comprehensive compensation and benefits
• Health and well-being
• Generous PTO package

Job location

This role requires you to work on-site at our office in Saugerties, NY. You will be part of a dynamic team and enjoy the benefits of face-to-face collaboration.

Behind every innovative solution, there are people working together to transform the future. With careers sparked by initiative and lifelong learning, we are uniting curious minds, and you could be one of them.

Information at a Glance

Ceres Technologies offers gas and vapour delivery equipment. The brand mainly serves the semiconductor industry, but also provides engineering solutions for customers in solar energy, display technology and industrial applications. Since its founding in 2011, the brand has gained a reputation for exceeding customers’ expectations. Beyond branded products, it also offers engineer-to-order solutions, systems integration and engineering services. The competent team is ready to help. Whether it be with a complete system integration or designing and installing a customized solution. The goal is to strengthen businesses, by bridging the gap between ideas and breakthroughs in molecule delivery. Ceres Technologies is a brand within Atlas Copco Group.

Visit the Ceres Technologies website