Operational Buyer (Edwards Vacuum)

Edwards Vacuum LLC; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Edwards Genesee, located in Buffalo, NY, seeks a procurement professional to ensure timely material availability for production at our new facility. You will create POs, manage supplier communication, and support MRP to maintain smooth material flow and on-time delivery.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree and 2–5 years of manufacturing procurement experience, with strong SAP MM skills and excellent communication abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.
• 2-5 years of procurement or supply chain experience in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage purchase orders for direct and indirect materials using SAP and procurement systems.
• Monitor supplier delivery performance and follow up on overdue orders.
• Support MRP execution and align production plan with supply schedule.
• Communicate with suppliers regarding delivery status, shortages, and schedule changes.

Skills

Procurement

SAP MM

MRP

Supplier communication

Inventory control

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP MM

ERP systems

Job description

• Buffalo, NY * Be part of an exciting journey as we prepare for production at our new facility in the Western New York Science & Technology Advanced Manufacturing Park (STAMP).
• Edwards Genesee location address: 6685 Crosby Rd Basom, NY 14013
• Salary Range: $70,270-$87,840

Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on several factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and location.

Your Role

Execute daily procurement activities to ensure timely availability of direct and indirect materials supporting PC Genesee production.

The role ensures smooth material flow, accurate order processing, and effective communication with suppliers to support production continuity and customer delivery performance.

• Create and manage purchase orders for direct and indirect materials using SAP and procurement systems.
• Monitor supplier delivery performance and proactively follow up on overdue orders.
• Support MRP execution and ensure alignment between production plan and supply schedule.
• Manage daily communication with suppliers regarding delivery status, shortages, and schedule changes.
• Support buffer stock and inventory control activities in coordination with planning team.
• Assist in resolving invoice discrepancies and payment issues with suppliers and finance.
• Support supplier onboarding and master data maintenance (new supplier requests, updates).
• Participate in supplier performance tracking (OTD, lead time adherence, responsiveness).
• Support RFQ/RFP activities for indirect procurement categories when required.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with internal policies and SAP workflow requirements.
• Support engineering and production teams for urgent material requirements and shortages.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and documentation in ERP and shared systems.

To succeed, you will need

The ability to perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of employees or others. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Bachelor's degree preferred (Supply Chain, Business, Engineering or related field).
• 2-5 years of procurement or supply chain experience in manufacturing environment.
• Experience with SAP MM or similar ERP system.
• Basic understanding of MRP and production planning concepts.
• Good communication skills with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in transactional work.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Teams).
• English communication required (written and verbal).

Key responsibilities include

• Processing procurement transactions in SAP, including PO creation and updates.
• Managing supplier communication for delivery follow-up and issue resolution.
• Supporting production continuity through material shortage monitoring and expediting.
• Handling indirect purchasing such as MRO, tooling, consumables, and services.
• Coordinating with Planning, Production, Finance, and Logistics teams.
• Supporting supplier onboarding, inventory management, and freight coordination.
• Assisting with invoice resolution and continuous improvement initiatives including process standardization and digital tools.

***Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. ***

Physical Demands

This role is generally sedentary, involving primarily desk-based tasks in a controlled indoor environment.

Sitting/Stationary Positioning: Remains in a seated position continually or almost continually (about 60% of the time), such as when using computers or handling documents.

Hand and Finger Use/Dexterity: Uses hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls occasionally to moderately (e.g., typing, filing), with repetitive motions continually for about 33% of workers; near vision required for close-range details.

Moving Objects: Occasionally moves objects weighing up to 20 pounds across the office, such as files or equipment.

Standing/Walking: Occasionally traverses short distances or remains in an upright stationary position for brief periods (e.g., to interact with others or run errands).

Bending/Twisting/Reaching: Minimal; positions self to access low or high areas infrequently.

Other Environmental Factors: Works in moderate noise levels (e.g., office equipment) with constant contact with others; no significant exposure to hazards.

We're an Equal Opportunity Employer

Edwards Company considers for employment and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law, and as such affirms in policy and practice to support and promote the concept of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, provincial and municipal laws.

No person shall be denied the equal protection of the laws of this state or any subdivision thereof. No person shall, because of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, creed [or], religion, or sex, including sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy outcomes, and reproductive healthcare and autonomy, be subjected to any discrimination in [his or her] their civil rights by any other person or by any firm, corporation, or institution, or by the state or any agency or subdivision of the state, pursuant to law.

Edwards is a global leader of vacuum and abatement systems.We are proud to lead the industry, pushing the boundaries of science to deliver innovative products which are intrinsic to everyday life, working in partnership with our customers and continually setting new standards.With over 150 years of rich heritage, Atlas Copco Group is the partner of choice for tens of thousands of customers in critical applications around the world.Vacuum is required in diverse sectors, from the generation of power to the production of steel, to the challenging environments of space simulation and high energy physics research.

At Edwards, we believe there is always a better way.Our employees are full of ideas. When looking to add a new team member, we are looking for someone that can appreciate what the Edwards Team has done and bring their new ideas and perspective to enhance where we can go.At Edwards you get to be part of something big; we work globally, but also get the opportunity make a difference locally in our own discipline.We work hard to attract, motivate, develop and retain the best talent from the diversity of people across the globe. Our vision to beFirst in Mind, First in Choicerelies on this strategy.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For more information about Edwards visit our website:www.edwardsvacuum.com

A division of Atlas Copco