Buyer Purchasing Specialist

Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley; Town of Saugerties (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley is seeking an experienced Buyer/Purchasing Specialist in Saugerties, NY to support manufacturing operations through strategic sourcing, supplier management, and procurement activities. You will purchase materials, negotiate with vendors, manage inventory levels, and ensure timely delivery to production.

The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, financial acumen, and a track record of identifying cost-saving opportunities, working

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of purchasing/procurement/supply chain in manufacturing.
• Advanced Excel and ERP/MRP experience.
• Strong financial acumen and cost-reduction mindset.

Responsibilities

• Create, process, and manage purchase orders using ERP/MRP systems.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, terms, and service agreements with suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance to meet quality, cost, and delivery targets.
• Analyze purchasing spend and inventory costs to identify savings opportunities.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, R&D, Sales, Warehouse, and Finance teams.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Analytical thinking

Negotiation

Cost analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Multi-priority management

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Infor ERP/MRP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Buyer / Purchasing Specialist Location: Saugerties NY Payrate: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 Job Type: Temp to Perm Hours: Monday to Friday 8am to 4:30pm

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Buyer/Purchasing Specialist to support our manufacturing operations through strategic sourcing, supplier management, and procurement activities. This role is responsible for purchasing materials and supplies, negotiating with vendors, managing inventory levels, and ensuring timely delivery to support production requirements. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, financial acumen, and the ability to identify opportunities for cost savings and operational improvements.

Key responsibilities

• Key· ReSosuprcoenasnidbpiluirtciheasse inventory and non-inventory materials to support manufacturing operations.
• Create, process, and manage purchase orders utilizing ERP/MRP systems.
• Obtain supplier quotes and negotiate pricing, lead times, terms, and service agreements.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and new suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance to ensure quality, cost, and delivery expectations are met.
• Analyze purchasing spend, inventory costs, and pricing trends to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Track and report cost savings, supplier performance, and purchasing metrics.
• Review inventory levels and purchasing data to support efficient inventory management.
• Resolve purchasing, receiving, and invoice discrepancies related to pricing, quantity, quality, and delivery.
• Expedite or defer orders as business needs change.
• Partner with Production, Quality, R&D, Sales, Warehouse, and Finance teams to support operational goals.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance supply chain efficiency and reduce costs.

Qualifications Required

• Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (Infor experience preferred).
• Strong financial acumen with the ability to analyze costs, spending trends, supplier pricing, inventory investment, and cost-reduction opportunities.
• Proven negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Operations, Finance, or a related field.
• APICS (ASCM), CPSM, ISM, or related professional certification.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Kanban, and inventory planning methodologies.

Skills & Competencies

• Strategic Sourcing
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Cost Reduction & Cost Analysis
• Financial Acumen & Budget Awareness
• Contract and Price Negotiation
• Inventory Planning & Control
• Data Analysis & Reporting
• Continuous Improvement
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Decision Making & Problem Solving

Work Environment

Office-based role with regular interaction in a manufacturing setting.