Purchasing Specialist - Manufacturing & Cost Reduction

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

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