Senior Buyer – Strategic Sourcing & Cost Optimization

iNRCORE, LLC; Town of Persia (NY); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Bonuses

Health, Dental, Vision

401(k) with match

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Holidays & PTO

Employee Discount Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Résumé du poste

iNRCORE, LLC is seeking a Senior Buyer for its Gowanda, NY facility. The role centers on acquiring materials, placing purchase orders, and maintaining records to support production schedules.

You will coordinate with engineering, operations, and suppliers, driving procurement efficiency and cost reduction in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will lead supplier evaluation, negotiate terms, manage vendor performance, and mentor junior buyers while ensuring ERP accuracy and policy

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 4+ years purchasing or supply chain experience; manufacturing experience preferred.
• Strong proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and ERP systems.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, and basic math.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills for interaction with vendors and internal teams.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities independently.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions.
• High level of integrity and ability to handle confidential information.
• Advanced negotiation, analytical, and vendor management skills.
• Demonstrated leadership, mentoring, and cross-functional collaboration abilities.

Responsabilités

• Place purchase orders for goods and materials with standard and strategically negotiated costs and quoted discounts.
• Coordinate purchasing activities with engineering and operations to maintain inventory at planned levels and support production goals.
• Review opportunities for new material supply sources and lead vendor identification, evaluation, and qualification efforts.
• Negotiate with vendors to obtain optimal pricing, terms, and delivery schedules.
• Evaluate vendor quotes and services to ensure compatibility with company objectives.
• Monitor quality of goods by reviewing costs, schedules, timeliness of delivery, and conformance to specifications.
• Maintain purchasing records and enter accurate information into ERP systems.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and new vendors.
• Analyze purchasing data and market trends to identify cost savings opportunities and mitigate supply risks.
• Lead resolution of complex issues related to pricing, delivery delays, and quality concerns with vendors.
• Develop, track, and manage vendor performance metrics; implement corrective actions as needed.
• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives and support long-term procurement planning.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to improve procurement processes, inventory strategies, and overall supply chain efficiency.
• Provide training, mentorship, and guidance to Buyer I and Buyer II team members.
• Assist with resolving invoice discrepancies and support Accounts Payable as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Connaissances

Vendor management

Negotiation

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Communication

Leadership mentoring

Formation

High school diploma

Associate's degree

Outils

MS Office

ERP software

Description du poste

iNRCORE, LLC is seeking a Senior Buyer for its Gowanda, NY facility. The role centers on acquiring materials, placing purchase orders, and maintaining records to support production schedules.

You will coordinate with engineering, operations, and suppliers, driving procurement efficiency and cost reduction in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will lead supplier evaluation, negotiate terms, manage vendor performance, and mentor junior buyers while ensuring ERP accuracy and policy