WNY Buyer
Core
Procurement professional managing vendor relations, inventory levels, and supply chain logistics for a global specialty materials manufacturer.
Role type
Buyer
Builds
Procurement and supply chain operations for manufacturing facilities
Domain
Specialty materials (battery technologies, filtration, insulation, sealing)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Vendor negotiation, quotation solicitation, purchase order issuance, inventory forecasting, lean manufacturing principles, MRP/ERP systems, domestic and international shipping, 3PL management, supplier scorecarding, risk matrix management, TS16949 audit participation, vendor onboarding
Preferred skills
Contract interpretation, automotive and industrial manufacturing purchasing experience, fundamental accounting and finance knowledge, subcontractor and off-site warehousing experience
Technologies
MRP/ERP, Microsoft Office
Responsibilities
Soliciting quotations, negotiating with vendors, issuing purchase orders, monitoring on-time delivery, escalating and resolving supply chain issues, forecasting and maintaining inventory levels, developing and maintaining vendor relationships, scheduling transportation, issuing supplier scorecards, maintaining global risk matrix database, participating in external and internal audits, leading vendor onboardings
Seniority
Mid-level individual contributor