Buyer

Job Title: Buyer

Location: Painted Post NY 14870

Duration: 365 days

Shift Timings: Full-time - M-F 8am-5pm. No OT expected

Note: Shortlisting on 5/4.

Summary of Job:

The Buyer II supports Lead and Strategic Sourcing Managers by executing and managing purchase orders coordinating with suppliers tracking payments and project deliverables and assisting with cost and schedule management. This role works closely with Strategic Sourcing Engineering Operations Finance and Shared Services to ensure timely compliant and cost-effective procurement of goods and services while further developing expertise in capital procurement processes and systems.

Must-have/Required skills:

• Bachelors degree (or equivalent experience) in Business Engineering Finance Supply Chain or related field
• Prior experience supporting a procurement or supply chain team in a business environment
• Working knowledge or familiarity with ERP/MRP systems
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Excel Outlook Word)
• Strong attention to detail with demonstrated organizational and follow-through skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment
• Analytical mindset with basic cost and data analysis capabilities
• Strong work ethic with consistent interaction across peers buyers leadership and suppliers
• Disciplined in follow-up action tracking and concise communication
• Willingness to learn procurement processes contracts and negotiation fundamentals with a focus on capital procurement
• Team-oriented cross-functional collaborator with the ability to work independently and self-directed

Key responsibilities and duties:

• Support day-to-day strategic sourcing activities in coordination with Lead and Strategic Sourcing Managers
• Manage purchase requisitions and purchase orders including pricing lead times delivery requirements and basic terms and conditions
• Identify track and help resolve issues impacting purchase orders payables and supplier performance
• Coordinate with Shared Services on PO management invoice processing and issue resolution
• Coordinate with suppliers on order confirmations schedule status and delivery tracking
• Assist in resolving invoice discrepancies and order fulfillment issues
• Support supplier onboarding documentation and compliance requirements
• Track project-level procurement deliverables milestones and supporting documentation
• Maintain procurement records order logs and basic spend tracking as required
• Ensure purchasing activities comply with company policies procedures and approval limits
• Assist Strategic Sourcing Managers and Category Leads with sourcing support quote collection and basic cost comparisons
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives related to procurement processes data accuracy and execution discipline