Procurement Associate: Lean Manufacturing

Hirebridge; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

API Heat Transfer in Buffalo, NY, is seeking a Jr. Buyer to join the Procurement and Planning team. You will support purchasing activities for assigned commodities, source suppliers, and negotiate pricing to support production.

This role reports to the Procurement and Planning Manager and collaborates with corporate supply chain. The ideal candidate has 0–2 years in manufacturing or operations, strong Excel skills, and knowledge of lean principles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in business.
• 0–2 years of manufacturing/operations experience.
• Advanced MS Office; Excel, Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP.
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably PLEX.
• Knowledge of purchasing and supply chain best practices.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• General knowledge of manufacturing environment/order flow.

Responsibilities

• Buying assigned commodities and sourcing suppliers.
• Negotiate pricing and issue purchase orders based on MRP.
• Maintain supplier relationships and resolve discrepancies.
• Establish stocking levels, reorder points, and order quantities.
• Expedite or reschedule orders as required by demand.
• Identify substitutes to drive cost savings.
• Review and adjust POs to align with production.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job description

API Heat Transfer in Buffalo, NY, is seeking a Jr. Buyer to join the Procurement and Planning team. You will support purchasing activities for assigned commodities, source suppliers, and negotiate pricing to support production.

This role reports to the Procurement and Planning Manager and collaborates with corporate supply chain. The ideal candidate has 0–2 years in manufacturing or operations, strong Excel skills, and knowledge of lean principles.