Buyer; Purchasing

Lensa; Town of Islip (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is looking for a Purchasing Buyer responsible for leading purchasing activities in Hauppauge, NY. This role entails negotiating with vendors, managing inventory, and ensuring timely procurement of materials. The ideal candidate will have strong negotiation skills and a background in purchasing.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of purchasing experience required; 3-5 years preferred.
• Experience in a regulated industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Leading purchasing activities to ensure timely procurement of materials.
• Monitor and manage inventory levels to minimize stock shortages.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

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Buyer; Purchasing

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Description

Position Summary:

The Purchasing Buyer is responsible for leading purchasing activities to ensure the timely procurement of materials, components and/or supplies necessary for business operations.

Responsibilities:including but not limited to -

• Review pricing, vendor terms, and procurement needs using MRP systems and demand forecasts.
• Monitor and manage inventory levels to ensure availability and minimize shortages or excess stock.
• Create, process, and track purchase orders, ensuring timely delivery.
• Maintain accurate lead times and order status within the company’s ERP system.
• Implement price changes as directed by senior management.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and new suppliers.
• Negotiate pricing and terms with vendors to optimize cost savings.
• Run open order reports to track deliveries and address potential delays.
• Support logistics, transportation, and warehouse operations as needed.
• Address and resolve supplier-related issues, including non-conformances, returns, and corrective actions.
• Reconcile invoice discrepancies with receiving and accounts payable teams.
• Provide specifications or documentation to internal teams as needed.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by senior management.
  
  

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• Associate degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 2-3 years of purchasing experience required; 3-5 years preferred.
• Experience in a regulated industry is a plus.
  
  

Skills, Knowledge, And Abilities

• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and follow-up skills.
• Ability to collaborate across departments and with external suppliers.
• Adept in Microsoft Office applications and ERP systems.
• Ability to multitask, strong sense of urgency in resolving any issues.
  
  

Physical Demands

• Required to use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, computer controls.
• May be required to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs., stand, bend, kneel, crouch, sit, talk, hear, and walk.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, ability to focus.
  
  

Work Environment

• Required to be present in the office to collaborate with management, other departments, and vendors daily.
• Employee travel/work hours/schedule/location and/or shift are subject to change based on business needs and Management discretion.
• Potential to move between production operations sites/areas to complete job functions.
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None.
  
  

Personal Protective Equipment Or Attire Required For Position

• As needed.
  
  

Pay Range

$60,000 - $75,000 per year

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Purchasing and Supply Chain

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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