Buyer III

Modern Packaging, LLC; Deer Park (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental benefits

Life insurance

Retirement savings plan with company 4

Job summary

ProMach is seeking a senior Buyer III to independently manage complex purchasing to secure quality materials at competitive costs. You will negotiate terms, manage supplier relationships, and support sourcing strategies while collaborating with internal teams to meet inventory needs.

The role requires strong negotiation, supplier analysis, and ERP/MRP experience, with a focus on cost control, delivery performance, and continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management, procurement, or related field
• Typically 5+ years in purchasing, procurement, sourcing, or supply chain
• Experience negotiating with suppliers and managing vendor performance
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems; SAP and MS Office preferred
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Independently manage purchasing and procurement activities for materials, supplies, and services.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, lead times, and agreements with suppliers to optimize cost and delivery.
• Develop strategic supplier relationships and identify cost reduction and risk mitigation opportunities.
• Review requisitions for accuracy and compliance; manage PO lifecycle from requisition to payment.
• Monitor inventory and demand signals; coordinate replenishment to support operations.

Skills

Negotiation

Vendor management

Analytical skills

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join ProMach and shine. Whether you're creative, strategic, persuasive, or mechanically inclined, there’s a place for you here. Be a problem-solver, a closer, a futurist - whatever drives you. At ProMach, you'll be challenged and rewarded as you help improve packaging performance and shape the future of automation. And we’ll be proud to have you on the journey. Do we have your attention? Keep reading.

The Buyer III is a senior-level individual contributor responsible for independently managing complex purchasing and procurement activities to ensure the timely acquisition of quality materials, supplies, and services at competitive cost. The position manages supplier relationships, negotiates pricing and commercial terms, supports sourcing strategies, monitors supplier performance, and partners with internal stakeholders to meet operational and inventory requirements. The Buyer III also serves as a knowledgeable resource within the purchasing function and may provide guidance to less-experienced team members without direct supervisory responsibility.

Core Responsibilities

• Independently manage assigned purchasing and procurement activities for materials, supplies, and services.
• Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, lead times, and agreements with suppliers to achieve favorable cost, quality, and delivery outcomes.
• Develop and maintain strategic supplier relationships and identify opportunities for cost reduction, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement.
• Review and analyze purchase requisitions for accuracy, specifications, proper approvals, and compliance with purchasing requirements.
• Manage the purchase order lifecycle from requisition through delivery, receipt, invoice resolution, and payment support.
• Monitor inventory levels, material requirements, and demand signals and coordinate replenishment to support operational needs.
• Evaluate supplier performance using appropriate KPIs, scorecards, quality measures, delivery performance, and service expectations.
• Resolve complex supply, quality, delivery, pricing, and invoicing issues in partnership with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Apply purchasing policies, procedures, and internal controls and recommend process improvements that increase efficiency and accuracy.
• Analyze market conditions, supplier capabilities, pricing trends, and sourcing alternatives to support procurement decisions.
• Serve as a senior purchasing resource by sharing knowledge and providing guidance to other purchasing team members as needed.
• Ensure purchasing activities comply with applicable regulatory requirements, company policies, and internal controls, including SOX requirements where applicable.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Finance, Planning, and other departments to support business and production requirements.
• Maintain accurate purchasing, supplier, pricing, and procurement records within applicable ERP/MRP and purchasing systems.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain management, procurement, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Typically 5+ years of progressively responsible purchasing, procurement, sourcing, or supply chain experience; manufacturing experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience negotiating with suppliers and managing vendor performance and commercial relationships.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and procurement software; proficiency with SAP and Microsoft Office preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, organizational, and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of purchasing processes, inventory management, supplier management, and internal controls.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and exercise sound judgment on moderately complex purchasing matters.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certification such as CPSM, CPP, CPIM, or a related supply chain/procurement credential.
• Experience supporting a manufacturing or production environment.
• Experience with supplier performance metrics, cost analysis, strategic sourcing, and process improvement initiatives.

What’s in it for you?

There's no monopoly on innovative ideas or limits to how far you can advance with our team. We offer an open, communicative environment that fosters individual initiative. We pride ourselves in being a company where people are happy and choose to build a career. In addition to growth opportunities, as a ProMach employee, you receive more than just a paycheck. Total compensation includes your salary, comprehensive medical/dental programs, as well as life insurance, a generous paid time off program, and a retirement savings plan with a company match. And because we understand the importance of feeling protected, there is no waiting period for benefits – you are eligible on your first day of employment! Please note that the pay ranges listed on external job boards, outside our posting details, do not accurately reflect our internal compensation ranges. Pro Mach, Inc. was named to the Inc. 5,000 list of the fastest growing private companies in the U.S. seven times. We continue to introduce innovative products, enter new markets, expand our global presence, and actively acquire new capabilities. We have the rewards, opportunities, and the market strength of a large organization combined with the entrepreneurial culture of a small, fast-paced company. You will enjoy the benefits of working with a growing company that competes globally, with the personal touch and feel of a smaller company where you can make an impact every day. ProMach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Pro Mach uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility of all new hires to work in the United States. Pro Mach is a drug-free workplace. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Compensation Range: $95,000-$100,000 annually #MODER #INMOD #ZRMOD ProMach may not be a brand you see on store or pharmacy shelves, but we are integral to your daily life, powering the processing and packaging machines behind consumer goods, food and nutrition, health, and everyday products. At ProMach, we are committed to responsibility, honesty, safety, and helping you grow. We seek individuals eager to shine—whether creative, strategic, technical, or persuasive—offering opportunities to shape your career in exciting directions. You’ll be challenged and rewarded, making an impact on our customers' performance while helping to build the future of packaging innovation. Our mission—to help customers protect their reputations and grow consumer trust—along with our core values, drives us to perform with passion, accountability, and proactive problem-solving. We emphasize collaboration and innovation, where every employee and voice matters, ensuring consistency and excellence in everything we do. When you join our team, you're not just taking a job; you're becoming part of something that lasts.