Buyer

Vaco
$30.00 - $35.00 / hr
United States, New York, White Plains
Jan 23, 2025
Job Title: Buyer Company Overview: Our client is a leading manufacturing company specializing in precision components and industrial equipment for various industries, including automotive, aerospace, and electronics. With a commitment to innovation, quality, and sustainability, theystrive to exceed customer expectations while fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. Job Summary: The Buyer will be responsible for sourcing and purchasing goods and services to support our manufacturing operations. This role includes vendor management, negotiating terms, maintaining inventory levels, and ensuring cost-effective procurement. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and skilled at building strong supplier relationships to support organizational goals. Key Responsibilities: Source and procure goods, materials, and services required for manufacturing operations, ensuring quality and cost-effectiveness. Negotiate contracts and terms with vendors, including pricing, lead times, and payment schedules. Develop and maintain strong relationships with vendors and suppliers to ensure reliable and timely deliveries. Create and process purchase orders in accordance with company policies and procurement procedures. Monitor inventory levels and collaborate with production teams to forecast purchasing needs. Track and manage the status of purchase orders, ensuring accurate and timely delivery. Resolve vendor-related issues, such as delays, defective goods, or incorrect shipments. Enter and track purchasing data in the company's ERP system to maintain accurate and up-to-date records. Evaluate supplier performance and assist in identifying new suppliers to improve efficiency and cost savings. Conduct market research to stay informed of industry trends and supplier developments. Assist with budgeting, cost analysis, and identifying opportunities for cost reduction. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience). Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain roles, preferably in a manufacturing environment. Strong negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills. Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, NetSuite, or QuickBooks) and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to work under pressure, prioritize tasks, and meet tight deadlines. Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. EEO Notice Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com . Vaco also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal. Privacy Notice Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco") respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies. California residents may access Vaco's HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here. Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here. Residents of all other states may access our policies here. Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here. Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here. Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual's skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.